Holiday Happiness
I always say I will shop, clean, decorate, bake, make, and otherwise indulge in holiday joy early every year. Did I get everything done early this year? Not even close. My son, the smart guy that he is, went “first minute shopping” as he called…
This, That, and Other Things
This: In case you missed it on Twitter and Facebook, I just finished my first felting project! I used stash wool, but some of the yarn wasn’t 100% wool so not everything felted. Oops! However, I still kind of adore this patchwork Wizard’s hat: Specifics:…
Zombie Hat – Knit
The first book in my new urban fantasy spinoff series, HELL BENT will be out soon (November 5th!) I always get nervous before a book release, so I’ve been doing some stress-knitting. When I stress knit, I tend to knit Very Dorky Things. Often Very…
Terrible Angels
I recently had the chance to see an early showing of TERRIBLE ANGELS a dark indie film my amazing cameraman brother, Darin Woods, was involved in making. TERRIBLE ANGELS was made here in Oregon, featuring talented actors and actresses, including Michael Madsen. I don’t usually seek…
Doing it on Deadline
I finished re-watching season 8 of SUPERNATURAL on dvd. I’m currently listening to commentary and extra behind-the-scenes stuff from directors and writers who work on the show. I love listening to that kind of “insider” experience. I’m comforted by knowing other creative types sometimes struggle…
Her Steady Pace
My grandmother was one of those incredibly patient people. She’d grown up on a farm in a day and age when you didn’t always have what you wanted or needed at the tap of your fingers, whether it be food, family, or fun. She loved…