Hold My Hand I Have to Plot

by | Sep 3, 2013 | Alica Mckenna Johnson

I have the best critique group. We support of each other, and always find the gems in a steaming pile of shitty words and clichéd actions. Not only can we find the gems, we help each other get rid of the crap so the story can shine. We put goals above ego. Because we...

I am a Movie Grinch

by | Aug 29, 2013 | Alica Mckenna Johnson

I love movies, and I enjoy going to the theater, but I HATE spending that much money. It’s crazy for me and my family. To go and buy drinks and popcorn is over $80! For two hours’ worth of fun, I just can’t stomach it. My hubby on the other hand LOVES going to the...

When Showering makes Your To Do List.

by | Aug 19, 2013 | Monday Musings

Mom*/author hybrids are the only combo group of people I know who feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when we manage to take a shower. We’ll even post it on Facebook. *Note I haven’t added dads because they don’t post their showers on Facebook. I suspect they...

Warning Signs

by | Aug 12, 2013 | Alica Mckenna Johnson

There are a few events from my childhood that should have been a warning that something wasn’t right with me, I would grow up to be a writer. Here’s one of them. When I was eight I spent hours one summer afternoon throwing a tennis ball against the garage door. It...