My brain’s schizophrenic today, so I’m just going to go with it.
Random thoughts and ruminations:
♣ I am one incredibly lucky woman. Despite all my griping, I really have it good and have to give one huge cyber hug to my friends and family for putting up with me. 
Y’all know who you are.
♣ Speaking of crazy people, the world is full of ‘em. Take a look at this discussion posted on Dear Author about a writer who harrassed a reader after she put a less than perfect score on the Amazon reading recommendations. I think anyone who’s taken the time to write a review should be applauded, even a “I couldn’t stand it!”, unless it’s done as a personal vendetta and not as a subjective review. Of course, how would someone not a part of the vendetta know? Hm…
Well, authors put themselves into the hands of the public every day. Drama’s bound to happen.
♣ Next, similarly along the lines of my earlier tirade toward those who belittle the romance genre, I submit this post from the Smart Bitches, as well the comments engendered by this post. Anyone who thinks that romance and its writers are full of fluff obviously never had (or lurked in) conversations like these. Many intelligent and concise arguments are traded back and forth. I’m so dang proud to be involved in a community that’s populated by such fierce intellect and wit, even if it does make me feel like the doddard of the family. 
♣ Jumping to the next item of “What the hell does this have to do with anything?”, I find it interesting that my most popular post by far is The Great Agent search. The dang thing still gets occasional hits. Of course, I say that like it’s been up in the cyber world for a gazillion years, but this whole website/blog thing still fascinates me.
Speaking of which, the following are some of the searches that led people to my site:
kiss methodology of writing
homestar runner sucks
bloodwork of morgellons patient
young generation
confetti generation
but alas! alack! and heavens to betsy, it will begin again – quote
mike rowe quotes shakespeare
i think i’m crazy
extraordinare sluts
Unfortunately, none of them have to do with the “Also” game. But I’m still optimistic! And the last one confuses me. I’m pretty certain that, at least up until now, I have never used the word “sluts” on this blog, so why it came here I dunno.
♣ I don’t think I’ve ever read an entire book on craft (and if I did, I obviously don’t remember), but the closest I’ve come is Paperback Writer’s Novel Crash Test Dummies. It’s a series of posts she consolidated into a free e-book and is a humorous look at the classic mistakes writers make. You can either download direct from here or via her website, which I recommend reading anyway, especially considering PBW still posts about John and Marcia now and then. I love articles on craft, though. For some reason, it’s easier for me to comprehend in smaller doses.
♣ I’m currently listening to a variety of the recorded sessions from the 2007 RWA National Conference. Aside from reminding me that it’s okay not to be attending conference this year, I’m learning a heck of a lot. If you have access to any of the recordings, I recommending taking a look at the sessions available for your hearing pleasure and taking a chance on ‘em. They make a great listening selection during evening commutes home.
♣ I like gold stars. It’s the little kid in me. 
That’s about it. My mind’s all a-flutter, but I doubt there’s much else in it that anyone could find remotely interesting unless you have an undying fascination about what the break room looks like in CAROLINA NORTH or what “Cougar” paper looks like versus 50# ivory or whether I should add pomegranate juice to my grocery list.
Yep. That’s what I thought.
