Half-Baked Bread & Literature

I had a conversation with myself last night in which I relentlessly beat my head against the keyboard for like...5 solid minutes. No concussion, thank goodness, but an epiphany I wasn't quite expecting.

The truth about being a writer is that it's hard - not just to sit down and get words onto paper, but to release your work to the public with the confidence that it's written to your standard of perfection.

I promise nothing that's Pulitzer worthy, but I do want to promise that the words you read are well thought out and meaningful to not only my characters, but to the plot as well. At the heart of this, I'm also a reader and when I consume half-baked literature it bums me out and makes me sick.

It won't be much longer. Minor changes are on the horizon and a heaping dose of patience and love. I'm learning as I go :)

What's Up With Mona?

Though the Mona Lisa calls the Louvre home, she makes an appearance at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in First Position. Why? And in what capacity?

I can't say...yet. But as I combed through the scene I felt excited and inspired. Thus, this crazy, colorful creation by the hand of yours truly.

I would love to share an excerpt, and it'll pop up soon. For now, wonder among yourselves what delightful trouble Lana has stumbled into now...and be jealous that it wasn't you ;)

Are We There Yet?

Now I understand why people make a decent living setting up websites and managing social media accounts. Ummm...it's hard. I'm pleased to pat myself on the back and say I did this myself - thank you! I've wasted precious moments that could have gone towards character development, but let's consider this a break. A really long, necessary break.