So you knew I was working on bringing Kitsune-Mochi to you, right? Did you know I’m also working on a non-fiction book? My day job is in behavior, animal behavior specifically (though I’m also certified in TAGteach), and I’m working on a book in that field. Continue reading
A 2011 psychology experiment indicates that spoilers don’t ruin a story, but rather enhance it. With all respect, in this regard psychology has its headlight plugged firmly into its tail-lamp. And that’s coming from someone who makes her day job in psychology and behavior, so you know I feel pretty strongly… Continue reading
So this is what was waiting for me when I flew home through Hurricane Sandy turbulence and walked in the front door. Isn’t that grand? My husband rocks. Continue reading
So I just got an email notifying me of my first Kitsune-Tsuki royalties. So of course I had to tweet about it. First KITSUNE-TSUKI royalties arrived. There's more than one digit before decimal point. Look, I have totally justified my writerly stuffs. — Laura VanArendonk Baugh (@Laura_VAB) October 24, 2012… Continue reading
I don’t typically attempt NaNoWriMo in the way that many writers do — I mean, actually writing a new novel — but I do use it as a shameless excuse to dedicate more time to side projects I wouldn’t otherwise. I have no memory of what I did with it… Continue reading
A question I’ve received several times on Facebook or elsewhere is, How can we help promote? I love that people want to help me (and other authors) promote their books. Here’s a great little article by Lindsay Buroker on promoting an author’s work. Not just for me — do this for… Continue reading
YA writer Craig Schmidt, blogger at whyawrite.wordpress.com, posted questions for several writing blogs, including my own! So without further ado, here’s our blog-interview. Continue reading
“Because it’s Thriller! Thriller night….” My day job is in behavior. My hobby is in geekdom. Sometimes these worlds collide and I get peanut butter in my chocolate, and it’s awesome. Continue reading
Lots of writers use music to set mood and evoke emotion while writing, and I’m no exception — I love using music to create a tone for a scene or even just to get creative juices flowing. Continue reading
As you might have noticed, the site just got a major facelift. I think everything’s working, but if you notice anything out of place, please let me know. In related news, the blog is now on Networked Blogs, so feel free to follow if that’s your thing. In unrelated news,… Continue reading
