Today I really want to be writing my novel. Instead I am procrastinating on writing my portfolio. Proposition #1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning. Is there any way to stretch out “If you are not committed you shouldn’t teach” into a two page paper? I didn’t think so.



I have lots of new ideas for stories floating around in my head today. I know I should work on my novel, but I may have to get a few of them down on paper. Sure, it’s more procrastination from… Continue

It's a research day today. Sometimes I love research, sometimes I hate it. Today is a love it kind of day! Lots of different countries to research along with customs, restaurants, bars, and alley ways. Google Earth makes this a lot easier. I’m creating an entire timeline and travel maps through Google Earth. It’s fun and it helps to create realism in my scenes. Off to plan a location for an attempted kidnapping!

I'm new to Crimespace, so I'll start with an introduction. Currently I am a virtual elementary teacher and writer. I have nothing published, but the novel that I am working on has won an award at the Heartland Writers Guild conference. Now I just have to finish it! The novel is a mystery/thriller, but I love to write young adult, paranormal, fantasy, and urban fantasy. If I'm in the mood, I'll write a little horror; it's pretty formulaic, but I have to get it out of my system.

Summer us… Continue