Author Archives: Erin

Starting off on the cold foot

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Erin

Where we are, we usually miss the brunt of winter storms. This means that although we’ve had temperatures into the single digits this week (Fahrenheit) and high winds today, we didn’t get half a foot or more of snow, and … Continue reading →

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Grace to end the old year

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Erin

This is Grace (aka Gracie). Our daughter has wanted to keep her (stealing the dog from her grandparents) for a couple of years. Now she gets her wish — my in-laws came to visit for the holidays, and they’re leaving … Continue reading →

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Interview with Continuum author Wendy Nikel

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Erin

I know I haven’t blogged in ages — which is unlikely to change much this close to the end of the year, with major family commitments — but today, I have a special treat for you, a guest post by … Continue reading →

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Noisy neighbors 

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Erin

This morning, I heard quite the fuss outside and had to go out to tell them to quiet down. But then what can you expect from the local murder? ​ ​ I got a slow start on NaNoWriMo, but I … Continue reading →

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Inktober finale

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Erin

This post is late, for which I apologize. I actually did the drawing first thing in the morning after getting the girl on the bus to school. No words today, just outline work. Prompt was “mask.” This Noh mask is … Continue reading →

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Never lost

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Erin

I wrote more than 300 words today, adding to the beginning of Troll Tunnels, and I really like the way it’s shaping up. Signed up formally on NaNoWriMo as a NaNo Rebel, too, to finish this up, then maybe start … Continue reading →

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It might finally be autumn

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Erin

Temperatures have been in the 60s for a few days, and it’s been raining all day. Very autumnal. Friday was trick-or-treating, yesterday I took the boy for an eye appointment (new glasses ordered!), and today was hanging out watching my … Continue reading →

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Kickoff!

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Erin

Tonight was the kickoff party for the local NaNoWriMo region. It’s always amazing to see how it’s grown over the years. Nicki (and Andrew, while he was here) did a great job of breathing life into the region and started … Continue reading →

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Waiting for godet

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Erin

Still working on my daughter’s Halloween costume, and the skirt is supposed to flare. So today I learned the difference between godets and gores. Almost done — need to get a zipper and do the hem, but it should be … Continue reading →

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Blind

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Erin

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