I’ve wanted a sewing machine for a long time. I was in high school when I first wanted the ability to alter my clothing and make creations of my own. Of course, sewing machines are[…]
Author: koji
Life as a Writer
A few months ago the best unfortunate event happened to me. I lost my favorite client- the client who paid me well to write meaningful articles. And I decided that enough is enough. Before that,[…]
Building a Novel: Bones, Muscle, Skin and Makeup
I once read somewhere that authors are supposed to edit/revise their novel four times before it is ready for submission. If it is not ready for submission at that point, table it and come back[…]
Thoughts On 13 Reasons Why
Warning: Spoilers and sensitive topics (rape and suicide) ahead. Last week I finished watching 13 Reasons Why (I want to read the book it was based on, but I have to order it from England,[…]
#PimpMyBio Mentee Bio for #PitchWars
Don’t know what Pitch Wars is? Neither do I, really… But from what I have gleaned, it seems to be an awesome annual contest where aspiring authors compete to catch the attention of published authors.[…]
The Love/Hate I Have With My Maternity Leave
Let me be clear- I am abundantly grateful for my maternity leave. It is amazing that I get to have this long, slow time with my blossoming daughter. But while I love maternity leave, there[…]
But Where Do The Diapers Go?
We use the dumpsters a block from our house, just before Lidl. I take out a small bag of trash with me whenever I am shopping and toss it in the dumpsters on the way[…]
Strangers On Trains
Yesterday I took Jojo on her first train trip. Nikola had gone to Sofia to get the timing belt on our car looked at and he was going to pick us up in Veliko Turnovo[…]
He’s Growing Up
Today was a day filled with transitions for Peatuk. First, his big-boy bed arrived. Nikola and I spent the morning putting it together. It’s an ikea bunk bed, but rather low to be a bit[…]
Something Old, Something New
Today I did something I have never done before. I submitted queries to literary agents. It all sounds so professional and, honestly, I am not sure if it was a completely absurd thing to do.[…]