Happy Thursday, Aledan Merfolk! Yesterday was officially the first day of pumpkin spice season Autumn, and to celebrate I decided it was time for a big change in my life. It’s been a year since I cut my hair, and it was looooong (for me). I hate my hair touching my neck, and it was […]
A New Season, A New 'Do, A New Attitude Read More »
Happy Thursday, Aledan Merfolk! I woke up an hour and a half early this morning, so I’m a zombie today. Good thing I like brains (no really, fried brains is one of the tastiest foods I’ve ever eaten). Too bad there’s no place that I know of in Charleston that sells them :/ I think
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Happy Friday, Aledan Merfolk! I’m recovering from a nasty cold that kept me home on the couch yesterday, but don’t worry: hubs made a fantastic spicy dill pickle soup last night that has me feeling much better today (the Nyqil also helped). Since I was couch-ridden, I spent most of the day watching HGTV and
PitMad, a Butt-Kicking Cold, and a Plan Read More »
Happy Friday, Aledan Merfolk! I know I said yesterday that I’m in the middle of changing from present tense to past tense in StO, but you’re getting the present tense version today because I haven’t had a chance to re-read and make sure the past tense version is solid. I know I haven’t told you
Fie Eoin Friday: Meet Finn! Read More »
Happy Thursday, Aledan Merfolk! The Busy World of Becka hasn’t calmed down at all, but things have definitely changed. I’m in the middle of revising StO from present to past tense, and debating switching it from first person to third (please no). I’m fixing my is/was issue, and finding plenty of weak spots where the
September is Already Busy Read More »
Happy Monday, Aledan Merfolk! I’m back from my week-long trip home to see my parents and sister, and wow – so much has happened! As you may have guessed from my last post, I submitted StO to #PitchWars and am impatiently awaiting the mentee announcement. Luckily, my time in Michigan kept me from wringing my
The Busy World of Becka Read More »
Hello #PitchWars peeps! Welcome to Mermaids and Margaritas. I’m Becka, head mermaid and margarita-maker. I live in Charleston, SC, although I’m originally from Lansing and Grand Rapids, MI (and married a boy from Detroit). Said boy and I have been married for 9.5 years (been together for 15) and have lived in Charleston for eleven.
The #PitchWars Mentee Bloghop! Read More »
Chameleon Releases Today! “Wow! A fast-paced, science fiction delight with fabulous action, a seamless world, and the most unique characters I’ve read in a long time.” Elana Johnson, Author of the Possession Series. The World of Chameleon The Meteors In 2172 meteors struck the earth starting with initial impact in the city of Damascus. By
Worldbuilding with K.T. Hanna: The Meteors of Chameleon Read More »
Happy Monday, Aledan Merfolk! I haven’t been online as much as usual lately, and I’m afraid that’s going to continue for a while. In fact, I have some bad news: there will be no PonyFest this year. My dad will be in the hospital for his bone marrow transplant during the normal PonyFest time, and
July's Final #WriteMotivation Post…a few days late Read More »
Happy Sunday, Aledan Merfolk! It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had a custom of the week, but I saw today’s customs and just adored them. Well, I adored Groot 🙂 I wasn’t a big fan of Guardians of the Galaxy as a whole (*gasp* I know!), but I was a huge fan of Groot.
Custom of the Week: Groot and Rocket Read More »