Ship’s Community Travel Journal, MV Explorer

On January 18, 2012, in Fun Stuff, by lisa

In December 2011, I boarded the MV Explorer for an Enrichment Voyage through the Caribbean to the Amazon. I’d been hired to teach a writing workshop onboard, and as part of the course my students — ranging in age from 8 to 80 — contributed to a community voyage journal. This is that journal. Three [...]

My favorite things at Amazon, for under $50 (a.k.a. gift ideas)

On December 2, 2011, in Fun Stuff, Musings, by lisa

Available in print for $9.99. The gift-giving season is nearly upon us! Are you filled with dread? Delight? A sick mixture of the two? Whatever your personal politics on the question, the fact remains that many of us – through desire, generosity, or a heavy sense of obligation – will be buying gifts. Whether you’re buying [...]

My Dutch-style tiles

On September 17, 2011, in Fun Stuff, Galleries, by lisa

A sampling of the Dutch-style tiles I hand glazed for an art show, and as gifts to friends. Some are still available for purchase – they make great coasters!

Central America

On September 8, 2011, in Fun Stuff, Galleries, Musings, by lisa

A trip to Central America aboard the MV Explorer, in April/May 2011.

An Experiment in Quiet

On August 10, 2011, in Fun Stuff, Musings, On Writing, by lisa

I recently tried an experiment on myself, to see if information overload was stymieing my creativity, like the experts claim it can.

Reading Tarot in “Wake Unto Me”

On February 6, 2011, in Fun Stuff, Paranormal Playhouse, Young Adult, by lisa
Fortuna

The tarot card of The Wheel of Fortune provided inspiration for much of “Wake Unto Me.” Read about the role of tarot in writing the story.

Geocaching for copies of Wake Unto Me!

On February 4, 2011, in Fun Stuff, Young Adult, by lisa
treasure chest

Find free copies of “Wake Unto Me” — and other goodies! — in a geocache in Seattle.

Cassoulet Throwdown!

On January 16, 2011, in Food & Recipes, Fun Stuff, by lisa
Lisa cooking

Cassoulet is French comfort food: beans, duck, sausages, and pork cooked together into a tasty bit of heaven. Recipes are regional, and seem to be as hotly contested as mac & cheese in the US. A friend and I tried two different recipes, in hopes of finding one we (and our spouses!) both liked.

Monster ‘Scopes

On December 3, 2010, in Fun Stuff, Paranormal Playhouse, by lisa

Hey Baby, what’s your paranormal sign?

Forget Scorpions and Lions and Rams; wouldn’t you rather be a Witch or Werewolf or Vampire? And just who really makes a Vampire’s cold dead heart flutter, anyway? Find out below!

Romantic Times Convention 2002

On November 12, 2010, in Fun Stuff, by ann

Romantic Times Convention Reno, Nevada October 2002

Making Fun of my book

On November 12, 2010, in Fun Stuff, by ann

YouTube video of comedian Tony Ranaudo making fun of my book, The Wildest Shore

A Week with Melanie Jackson

On September 12, 2010, in Fun Stuff, by ann

Ultimate Makeover! I arrived at author Melanie Jackson’s house severely worn out from finishing my latest book, and in sore need of a makeover.   Melanie suggested a trip to Lutin Memorial Hospital (a hospital run by the goblins in her Aug. and Nov. 2003 books, TRAVELER and OUTSIDERS), for an Ultimate Makeover!

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