Puppy Pics and Writing Links
Posted by annastan on June 25th, 2010. Filed under: Links, Random Fun.Thanks to everyone who commented on Wednesday’s post. It was great to hear your advice and encouragement, and to know that I’m not all alone in the muck! A couple of you said a change of scenery might help me get unstuck. Well what do you know? The husband and I are actually heading to NYC this weekend. A couple days of seeing friends and wandering around the steamy city should get the creative juices going again.
The only bad thing about going away is leaving our new pup behind. Even though she’ll be in good hands, I’m afraid she’ll be a little miffed at us when we get back. You want to see more pictures of her? Well, if you insist. Here she is in her favorite cool-down spot (it was 90 degrees out yesterday):
Doesn’t she look like she’s standing up? Of course, then I had to get in her face with the camera again. Here’s a beauty shot for you:
Okay, I have to go pack but I’ll leave you with some writing links you might find helpful.
-Two great posts on showing vs. telling, one from author Janice Hardy and the other from agent Mary Kole
-The wise Gail Carson Levine talks about making characters distinct
-Show Some Character gives us 5 more ways to make characters sympathetic
-And finally, if you’re itching for more writing links, check out Adventures in Children’s Publishing’s latest roundup
Have a great weekend!
June 25th, 2010 at 9:06 am
Ahhh, Anna! Your puppy is adorable. And the good thing about dogs? They never hold grudges! One big belly rub and going on vacation without them is forgiven.
Have an awesome time in New York!
June 25th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Cute pix! I hope your weekend away solved all your plot problems!
June 25th, 2010 at 10:17 am
That pup is pretty damn cute. Nothing compared to me Belle, but I’m sure they’d make lovely friends.
June 25th, 2010 at 10:25 am
The puppy is adorable. I know how hard it is to leave them. *tear*
Happy to hear you’re getting some new scenery. And what better place then NYC!! YAY! I love New York, although I can only spend about a week there. Way to many peeps for this country girl.
Good luck, Anna
June 25th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Yay! Puppy pics! I know I said this before, but she is beautiful. Yes, she’ll miss you, but she’ll be SO excited to see you when you return all will be fine. Dogs are very forgiving.
I think every Friday should be puppy pic day, no?
June 25th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Oh those EYES! You could fall into them. Lovely pooch.
Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
June 26th, 2010 at 1:05 am
Have a great weekend!