by Jennifer L Oliver | Apr 1, 2012 | General
Yep, that’s right. Round 2 of ROW80 officially begins tomorrow and I am all ready! For those of you wondering what in the world I am talking about, ROW80 (Round of Words in 80 days) is a writing challenge that I joined in the beginning of the year. Participants...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Mar 22, 2012 | General
I’ve always had a vivid imagination. I have no problems conjuring explicit scenarios for the noises I hear coming from outside late in the night, or new theories for some of the mystery and cop shows my husband and I watch. So, it comes as no shock that my...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Mar 20, 2012 | General
Uh oh – I got hit! My friend and critique partner, Laird Sapir has tagged me in the writing game, “The Lucky 7 Meme.” So this means you all get a little sneak peek at my current work in progress, an urban fantasy called The Unnamed. Thanks, Laird!...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Mar 18, 2012 | General
This week has been rough so this update will be short and sweet. The “ick” came to visit my household this week. It started with my husband, showering him with fever and chills, coughing and congestion. And being the great, loving spouse that he is, hubby...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Mar 15, 2012 | General
Everyone experiences doubt, especially writers. As my friend and critique partner, Laird Sapir, and I were discussing the misery of those evil thoughts, we decided that someone needed to invent a doubt removal process. I mean, if they can make a weed-killer, why not...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Mar 12, 2012 | General
I’m sorry I’m late posting. While I was busy working on my WIP, Sunday quietly slipped out. Before I realized it, Monday had rushed in and clobbered me with tons to do. Yeah, not the best way to start the week but I’m still optimistic. The day...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Mar 4, 2012 | General
Do you know what today is? Well, yes, it is Sunday. And yes, it is time for my ROW80 check-in post. But today also marks a very special event. It is my granddaughter’s first birthday! And as a grandmother – I get bragging rights! Isn’t she...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Mar 2, 2012 | General
As most of you know, I recently took the Leap of Faith and quit my day job. Now I get to spend my days as a full-time writer, wife, and homemaker. I adore the fact that I get to spend more time writing and following my dream. Not to mention, my husband and I get to...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Feb 26, 2012 | General
Whoops! I thought today was Saturday. Not sure why, especially since I’ve read other ROW80 blogs today. You would think it might have clicked in my brain that I needed to post my own update, but I honestly just thought that some of my fellow ROWers were ahead of...
by Jennifer L Oliver | Feb 19, 2012 | General
When I sat down to write this, I was completely convinced that this week had been really great. And I was right. It has been a really good week. It just hasn’t been a very productive week, well only in regards to my ROW80 goals that is. Even though I wrote daily...