Work Updates

(from summerblock.com)

It's been nearly two months since I posted anything here last - my apologies. I've spent most of the last two months studying for the GRE and then the GRE subject test in English Literature, preparing to apply to grad school for fall 2009. I've also been doing some profitable but unexcited editing and fact-checking work, etc.

But I have managed to write a bit, at least, so expect new work from me soon in Tarpaulin Sky, Identity Theory, artnet, Hotel St. George, and ALARM. And I've signed on as an editor over at Swink, too, reading fiction submissions.

I've also been shopping around the draft of my first novel to some agents, and working on scenes and monologues for Megan Shank's "Impulse," to be performed for the first time next month.

And of course, The Foghorn rolls on, with lots of great new stuff!

New Autumn Designs at Posh Plums!

Check out the new fall line at Posh Plums!

New designs at Posh Plums!

Check out new fall designs at Posh Plums!

Thank you, Katy!

What should arrive on my porch this morning but a GRE Study Care Package, including a tin of incredibly moist cookies, a good luck (edible) rosary, and a sheet of practice math questions like,

"If Beowulf can kill a being with the mark of Cain once every three days, how many hours does it take before he wins the honor of the Danes?"

and

"If Miss Elizabeth Bennett's prejudice falls at an average rate of 15% per day after seeing Pemberly, how many days must pass before Mr. Darcy ought dare to renew his offer of marriage?"

This may be the only good thing that comes out of all this mess!

I take part one of the test on Monday, and the more important part two on October 18, stay tuned!

Cookie Log: Week One

Susan Waddington was kind enough to share with me the recipe for her unparalleled sugar cookies. Above you can see my first attempt to do her recipe some justice. Sadly, the world is unjust.

As you can see, I made the pumpkin first, when the icing was still far too runny, so it's the most messy (the cracking happened later, when I transferred the cookie to the plate for this photo).

The ghost came next, he's a bit more respectable, though lacking in eyes and ghastly moaning mouth, etc. The horror comes from his anonymity.

Icing for the cat and bat was made last and with added cocoa and so they taste the best. The icing had finally reached a fine consistency by then, but I had also reached the end of my patience, so some sloppiness remains.

As we enter the holiday season, I'll be working on these every week or so until I can get something, if not Waddington-worthy, at least not a lasting shame to their family legacy.

Posh Plums on Cuteable!

My mom's Etsy site, Posh Plums, is on Cuteable today!

You can also check her out today in the Etsy Children's Showcase.

The house is done at last! Or done enough for now, at least. Check out the final photos here.

Last night we had a housewarming party to christen the new place. Now it's time to turn our attention to the garage - more photos on that soon.