My initial reaction to being invited to join a blog hop about my writing process was hysterical laughter. “Are you serious?” I asked, wildly trying to visualize the way words get from my head to the screen. “What writing process?” You see, that picture above pretty much … [Read more...] about my writing process — or lack thereof
Blog
midweek at the oasis
Boy, these Wednesdays roll around fast. That quote above is one of my favorite finds of the week, and I present it here as a public service announcement. … [Read more...] about midweek at the oasis
world book night 2014
My mom and I have been waiting all year to give out books on World Book Night again, and we can’t believe it’s over already. Free books go very quickly! … [Read more...] about world book night 2014
the best mother’s day gifts are at best buy!
After being a mom for almost 25 years, I’ve finally discovered the best way to ensure a happy Mother’s Day. … [Read more...] about the best mother’s day gifts are at best buy!
midweek at the oasis
Oh, there's been some really great stuff going around Facebook this week, so grab a Diet Coke and a donut (yes, I'm a bad influence), take a break and enjoy. … [Read more...] about midweek at the oasis
the lois club
Seriously, Starbucks? My name has four letters in it and is spelled pretty much exactly like it sounds. Yet it is constantly misspelled. People look at me with blank stares when I tell them my name is Lois – or a light bulb goes on and they smile knowingly and ask, “How’s … [Read more...] about the lois club
“finding vivian maier”
Finding Vivian Maier is riveting. Back in 2007, young historian John Maloof bought a box of negatives at auction in hopes of finding pictures to illustrate a book he was writing about Chicago. What he discovered, instead, was one of the best street photographers of the 20th … [Read more...] about “finding vivian maier”
thank you, erma bombeck
I laughed so much at the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop last weekend that my stomach still hurts. Since the next one isn’t until 2016, I figure I have two years to recover – and to come up with a book proposal. And if you’re considering going, well, I highly recommend it as both … [Read more...] about thank you, erma bombeck