by Alica McKenna Johnson | Apr 2, 2012 | Music and Musings Monday
I love naps. Not only do they help me feel better, but they also make me feel indulgent because not everyone is lucky enough to be able to nap during the day. As a writer, I think napping is important because it allows my subconscious mind room to plot and plan. It...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Mar 30, 2012 | Foreign Film Friday
While this is an American movie, it is an indie film, and it’s about a different culture within America, so I’m counting it. First get your Indian meal ready, this is some great India food porn. Samir takes over running his father’s Indian restaurant, Tandoori Palace....
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Mar 21, 2012 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
As many of you may know from previous posts, I tend to allow fear to rule far too much of what I do. The horror stories about traveling echo through my head drowning out the millions who travel with no problems at all, or even the ones who write about their amazing,...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Mar 14, 2012 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
I spent yesterday in a six hour PTSD workshop, then last night at 2am one of the work kids woke up and it took 45min to get him back to sleep, so right now I’m tired, moody, and also analyzing myself for any signs of PTSD. I’m not sure if this blog will ever see the...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Mar 7, 2012 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
The perfect guy is boring! I ranted recently about female characters, now it’s time for a go at heroes. Why are they suddenly always perfect? Especially in YA I see heroes with perfect abs, control of their tempers and hormones, money, understanding of their emotions,...
