Writing My Way Through Life

So, I survived the storm... almost a year ago. I'm scheduling in more blogging time for this and my new blog about my scrapbooking hobby, so expect to see more from me in the next few weeks....Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Hurricane Ike

Sep 12th, 2008

Well, Ike will be here soon. We chose not to evacuate Houston, but I think we'll be okay at home. My mom and Scott's dad will be here with us. I'll update after the storm is over.Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

I'm still alive

May 29th, 2008

For all those that read my blog, please don't think I've given up. After several near disasters, namely the broken AC, I've recovered from all the ailed me and will return to pasting regularly. As...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Life, Writing, and The State of Things in General

Apr 19th, 2008

Life happens. I mentioned before I've been sick and that's kept me from writing quite a bit. I'm spending today with a child I love, DS. He's 1 and adorable. Earlier, we were on our way to the...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Hello World

Apr 12th, 2008

I'm not dead, swear. I've been sick going on three weeks now but I think I'm getting better. I hope. I'll be posting some updates soon. Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Podcast Episode 2

Apr 1st, 2008

I hope this one works!

Two More Hours...

Mar 23rd, 2008

and 800 words. Can I do it? Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Day 1 - Friday

Mar 22nd, 2008

Well I got to a late start yesterday, but the current word count is 4,300. I've rescued some good chunks from the old manuscript, and reworked some dialogue that that was still relevant. My prologue...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Ho-hum

Mar 21st, 2008

I posted a few days ago that I was going to be writing 500 words a day and I'd tell everyone if I did it or not, right? I was jazzed about it to0, but the truth is: I haven't written more than two...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

My Podcast

Mar 16th, 2008

My podcast finally made it in to the iTunes library! It's rough, but it will get better...check it out: Writing My Way Through Life (Link takes you to the iTunes library) Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

My Pledge

Mar 9th, 2008

I've decided that I'm going to publicly pledge a daily word count and I'll post and let everyone know if I reach it. I've chosen a rather modest number but I think it's an achievable goal at this...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Kids and the things they say...

Mar 9th, 2008

At the seminar today we learned about how children develop language. After they learn words, they make links to these words with other words. F* said something one day that really made me pause and...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Reading Readiness and Print Rich Environments

Mar 9th, 2008

I went to this very cool seminar today about Reading Readiness and Print Rich Environments. Both my jobs require 15 hours of continuing education each year and as long as I attended their seminars...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Writing My Way Through Life Podcast: Episode 1

Mar 2nd, 2008

I sure hope this works!

Twitter

Mar 2nd, 2008

So I've decided to find out what Twitter is all about. From podcasting I've learned about a few writers who use Twitter and last night I started "following" them. So now I'm going to geek...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Oh The Things We Did in High School

Mar 2nd, 2008

I was unpacking some books earlier this morning (yes, I know we moved a month ago and I'm still not unpacked) and I came across my copy of To Kill a Mocking Bird from 1oth grade English. That was the...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Oh So Irritated

Feb 23rd, 2008

I just found out about a SciFi (ConDFW) conference in Dallas this weekend. There's no way I can pull it together to go now... UGH. On a happier note, I learned about another conference (ApolloCon)...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Dragon*Con

Feb 23rd, 2008

If anyone wants to contribute to my aspirations of going to Dragon*Con this year feel free. Click on image to go to link. Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Hi Lori

Feb 19th, 2008

My weekend mom Lori reads my blog and I just wanted to say hello! See you Wednesday! Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Tolkien & Story Time

Feb 17th, 2008

My father was a very big science fiction and fantasy reader. I have a half finished manuscript he'd done some thirty odd years ago along with a large collection of poetry. I never knew my father to...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

The Search for the Red Dragon

Feb 17th, 2008

I'd be remiss if I didn't give my honest review of the book even though the author may also be reading this. The writing was by far better in this book. It was paced much more effectively, although...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Moving

Feb 9th, 2008

We moved last weekend, and I hate moving. The house is still a mess and I don't see that improving anytime soon. I've mostly got my desk set up which is great. I think I might have mentioned awhile...Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll

Oh Happy Day

Jan 30th, 2008

Thanks James A. Owen: Who took the time to read my blog, and didn't even hate me for talking awful about his book. Click Here for the "Here There Be Dragons" Website Podcast for Author V.B. Carroll