Writing Happy Dances

Deanna
May 31, 2010

My favorite things in life involve high-pitched squeals. Having two girls, aged 8 and 11, help with that a lot. Writing a good sentence will get the happy squeak from …Read more

On Cheez Whiz and Seizures

Deanna
April 21, 2010

I’ve always been told that the more adjectives you pile on, the further something deviates from what you thought it was. Take Cheez Whiz. It is not cheese. If it …Read more

Pediatric Ambulatory EEG for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders — Elizabeth’s Story

Pediatric Ambulatory EEG for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders — Elizabeth’s Story
Deanna
March 28, 2010

A lot of you know it’s been a rough year for Elizabeth, as I have posted about it before. In the past few weeks, more has happened. We did get …Read more

In honor of the upcoming ScriptFrenzy

Deanna
March 9, 2010

Oh, hilarity. It’s time for that screenwriting challenge of the year, ScriptFrenzy, where we write 100 pages of a new movie, TV show, graphic novel, or other script in the …Read more

New Year, New Medium

Deanna
January 20, 2010

No, I’m not going to turn into a fortune teller. Actually, wait, that sounds sort of fun. I bet you can get online certification for that. Why yes, yes you …Read more

Grace in the face of adversity

Grace in the face of adversity
Deanna
January 6, 2010

My youngest daughter is Elizabeth Grace. She’s seven, likes to paint her fingernails a new color (or two) every day, refuses to eat anything that isn’t yellow, and has a …Read more

Writers who influence me

Writers who influence me
Deanna
December 31, 2009

I’ll end 2009 with a list of writers who make my world a better place. Cynthia Lord. Her book Rules is probably the most re-bought and gifted book of my …Read more

2009 Digital Camera and Gadget Buying Guide

Deanna
December 7, 2009

Once again, here it is–my recommendations for the best cameras, photo gadgets and gifts for the holidays!   Some reminders about buying cameras online–BE CAREFUL. If a price looks too …Read more

Why I still read Ms. Snark

Why I still read Ms. Snark
Deanna
November 29, 2009

Yes, I know Ms. Snark’s blog is dark. It has been for over two years now. If you’re a writer and never discovered her, you should take a look. The …Read more

Write a lot? Try 10,000 words. In one day.

Write a lot? Try 10,000 words. In one day.
Deanna
November 16, 2009

Remember those commercials, “How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?” Of course you do. You’re just that old. Other than …Read more

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