Tuesday, December 29, 2015
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My 10 Favorite Book DIY Projects of 2015

As someone who loves Pinterest and Instagram, I know how easy it is to fall down the rabbit hole. But if the rabbit hole involves repurposing books into cool DIY projects, I jump in. From book beds and lamps to phone chargers and purses, I love them all. Here are my favorite book DIY projects […]

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Monday, October 12, 2015
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On My Desk #74

Every Monday, I post about what’s on my desk. Check out what’s on my desk today: – Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert – 8 Minute Meditation by Victor Davich – “I ? the Dark Side” Pin – Bloom Daily To-Do Pad – Spilling Open: The Art of Becoming Yourself by Sabrina Ward Harrison – Supernatural Figurines – My Kids’ […]

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Monday, June 20, 2011
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Tim Burton Exhibit at the LACMA

Pictures from the Tim Burton exhibit at LACMA, which was really cool. Javier at the Tim Burton exhibit. Javier and I

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Art Influences

Art constantly influences my writing. The images can build a world or character. These pieces from Chris Berens are the perfect example.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Rules of Writing

I got a really interesting e-mail from a reader/writer the other day, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. This writer was involved in a debate with some of her critique partners about the importance of following certain "rules" when writing fiction. The writer who e-mailed me argued that there are no […]

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