Writing
Scorpions Mean Business
People often ask me why my name on WordPress is “ScorpionGlow”. Well, I’ll tell you. For one, I am a Scorpio. In fact, today is my birthday. Two, scorpions glow. Of the 1750 known species, almost all of them will show up under a black UV light, thus, giving off the impression that they glow … Continue reading Scorpions Mean Business
One Of The Most Widespread Superstitions…
"One of the most widespread superstitions is that every man has his own special, definite qualities; that a man is kind, cruel, wise, stupid, energetic, apathetic, etc. Men are not like that. We may say of a man that he is more often kind than cruel, oftener wise than stupid, oftener energetic than apathetic, or … Continue reading One Of The Most Widespread Superstitions…
Why Are Birthdays So Rough On Some Of Us & Happy-Go-Lucky For Others?
Why Are Birthdays So Rough On Some Of Us & Happy-Go-Lucky For Others? I’ve never understood this, and maybe I never will. My birthday blues have hit me early this year, and they’ve hit hard. I’m days ahead of the actual day, and all I can think is “What’s the point? I might as well … Continue reading Why Are Birthdays So Rough On Some Of Us & Happy-Go-Lucky For Others?
The Little Things
You know you're a writer who lives and dies by her laptop when replacing your laptop battery is a big deal. What's worse, you're excited about the fact that you got it for a good price and it should be here sooner rather than later. The fact that I considered getting a second one "just … Continue reading The Little Things
If It Sounds Like Writing…
I agree wholeheartedly. One of my rules is this: If I cannot visualize it like a mini-movie inside my head, it will not go on paper.
Sick & Tired
I am sick & tired. Mostly of being both of the aforementioned. Because I have Fibromyalgia, my body responds differently to the weather and a lot of other external things that I, personally, cannot control. I have heightened senses, so a lot of smells make me sick and I often have to retreat to my … Continue reading Sick & Tired
Sometimes People Ask For Way Too Much
Here's something important you all need to know about me. Above all else, I am supremely professional. However, if you're antagonistic and you push my buttons right out of the gate, I will remain professional until the job is done, but I won't ever be anywhere in the vicinity of nice ever again. Some clients, … Continue reading Sometimes People Ask For Way Too Much
The Process Of Writing A Book
I just found this last night. It amuses me to some degree. Interestingly enough, I do not feel this way at all about my own work. Ever. I'm not sure if that stems from experience, ego, or a combination thereof. I realize many people struggle through the process, but I think reaching out to other … Continue reading The Process Of Writing A Book
