M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
It seems odd to think that with this New Year, we are moving into a new decade. Not that this is the first time that has happened to me, of course. I am have seen a few decades come and go along the way to 2020. It feels different this time, somehow. Maybe it's partly … Continue reading 2020: Out With the Old, In With the New
It's that time of year again. Everyone is celebrating something. Whether it is a religious holiday for you, or just a time to enjoy friends and family, and the changing seasons, everyone has something. Kids are out of school for a bit, lots of folks have time off from work, and there are lights, trees, … Continue reading Celebrate!
That little break from all the social media stuff was nice, and I enjoyed it. I can't say I didn't miss it, but I think a rest period now and again is a good thing at times. Just dropping back and letting the world go by on its own is a necessary reset. But, as … Continue reading Winter Wednesday
Just a quick heads up here. I am taking a quick break from blogging and a lot of the rest of the internets for the rest of this week. Here in USA, we have Thanksgiving coming up this Thursday, and although we will not be hosting our holiday dinner until Sunday and it will be … Continue reading Monday Musings: Holiday Break
If you are a writer, you probably have at least heard about National Novel Writing Month. For the non-writers and others who may not know, NaNoWriMo (as it is known) occurs during the month of November. The idea is to start on November 1 and by the end of the month, write a 50,000 word … Continue reading Wednesday On Writing: NaNoWriMo and You
I have been having a bit of trouble with my knee lately. It started a few weeks ago, but we were having a full week of rain at the time, so I wrote it off to arthritis acheys. Then, the weather turned cold and I thought: Yeah, well that's what happens when the joints get … Continue reading Monday Musings: Knee Bummer and NaNoWriMo Progress
Oh, yes, the annual frenzy of National Novel Writing Month has begun. Yes, I am participating this year, but not for writing a novel. I am using this month to keep me focused on developing an idea I had for a YA fantasy. There will be writing done. There has already been some. But I … Continue reading Monday Musings: NaNoWriMo is Upon Us
As promised, my blog followers, you are getting the first look at the new cover for Five and Daemon: The Yo-Yo Files #1. The rest of the world will see it tomorrow.Isn't that just gorgeous? The sign is so perfect for Miss Lucy's shop and the little demon on top is so darn cute! Here's the blurb … Continue reading Cover Reveal: The New Cover for Five and Daemon is Here!
We did it. We went to Burger King and had an Impossible Whopper. We'd seen the Impossible Burgers at a local grocery store but didn't buy them right away. Of course, they haven't had them since. We did want to try one, though, because- well, just because.One thing I have to note right away is … Continue reading Monday Musings: Impossible
Oh, yes, there is a definite chill in the air these last few days, especially in the morning. We've dipped into the mid-30s overnight already, and the mornings are, if not really cold, at least requiring a light jacket for walking the dog. We've had some gray and rainy stuff but also those deep blue … Continue reading Monday Musings: The Times, They Are A-Changing
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