My Internal Monologue as I Pack for #Utopia2016

Chrishumor, UtopIA

MUST PACK ALL THE THINGS! Wait…all the things won’t fit in this suitcase. Maybe I don’t need all the things. *Puts back shoes and pants and tops. Maybe I just need these things. *Attempts to cram lesser amount of things into suitcase. Dang it. Things still don’t fit. Grabs bigger bag. Things fit. There is extra room. Must take more things. … Read More

The Art of Stealth Packing

Chrishumor

I’ve been practicing the art of stealth packing. What is stealth packing you ask? It’s trying to pack without letting your dog or cat or various pets know that you are going on a trip. Once your furry friends see the dreaded suitcase, it’s all over. The first time you pull out one of those weird rectangular containers that zip up the … Read More

UTOPIA Conference 2016: Advice for newbies

ChrisFor Writers, Readers, Uncategorized, UtopIA, YA

So, I’m super-excited/mildly panicked about attending the UTOPIA Conference in Nashville June 22-26. I’m looking forward to reacquainting myself with my reader/writer/blogger friends that I’ve met over the last three years. I’m nervous because like most bookish people, I’m an introvert. How does an introvert survive a hotel teaming with hundreds of book-loving people who tend to favor tackle hugs? Allow … Read More

Why I Hate Shopping For Dresses

ChrisUtopIA

Today I have decided to rant about one of my least favorite things: dress shopping. There are women who wear dresses all the time and look wonderful. I am not one of those women. Whenever I put on a dress, I look like a fire-hydrant: short, blocky, you get the idea. I can wear pants, capris, jeans and feel good about … Read More

Puppy Pallooza 2016

ChrisUtopIA

Like most authors, I have a day job. Luckily, I’m a speech therapist for a school district which means I am off work for the next ten weeks. Woo Hoo! What will I do with this gift of time? Write, write, write, and spend time with my family and my dogs. My husband and I call summer Puppy Pallooza because we … Read More

Death Wish Coffee

ChrisMade Me Laugh

As you may know, I believe coffee is the Elixir of Life. It fuels the creation of my shape-shifting dragons and the snarky kick-ass chicks that I write. Today I am sharing some coffee humor from Death Wish Coffee. You can check out their facebook page here.

Make Me Laugh Wednesday: quotes

Chrishumor

It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. I thought I’d share some humorous quotes which are attributed to Mark Twain. I didn’t research to see if he actually said them. Even if he didn’t they are still funny. Enjoy.

It’s Almost Summer

ChrisDragons

I have two more weeks of work left at my day job before I go on that marvelous ten week break known as summer vacation. And yes, I am counting down the days. Two more weeks until I can write as much as I want during the day instead of cramming in writing time from five until seven every night … Read More

Hump Day Ha Ha’s

Chrishumor

It’s make me laugh Wednesday or Hump Day Ha Ha’s whichever title you prefer. Hope these make you smile.

A Little Mother’s Day humor

Chrishumor, Made Me Laugh

Whether your babies are the traditional two-footed type or four-footed and covered in fur, Happy Mother’s day! Here’s a little Mother’s Day humor to make you smile.