by Alica McKenna Johnson | Feb 4, 2013 | Monday Musings
Last night I had a minor melt down. I managed to hold off until the kids were in bed then the ugly thoughts and tears began. Now my overly emotional state might have been caused by the email saying I hadn’t placed in a writing competition I’d entered, the fact that I...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jan 30, 2013 | Monday Musings
I am sure you have noticed that in cartoons the characters frequently have only three fingers, which is odd. I’m guessing it’s easier on the artist and makes their hands look more normal from further away. Maybe the newer ones have more fingers, but the old ones—three...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jan 28, 2013 | Monday Musings
Most people groan when they get a summons to jury duty. I will no longer be one of those people. The last time I went to jury duty it was a fount of inspiration and study. While in the room waiting to be called (which I never was, and I am taking that part personally)...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jan 23, 2013 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
Yesterday I went out on a date with my hubby. Both the kids were in school, he didn’t have work, and I took the afternoon off. And it was amazing. We just walked around downtown. Nothing spectacular and yet it was perfect, because I needed a break from everything. I...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jan 21, 2013 | Monday Musings
As an author you hear over and over You can’t critique your own work. And You can’t edit your own work. These are absolutely true, which is why I am thankful every day for my wondrous critique partners and editor. The other day I was thinking (I know—scary) and I...
