Not quite a literary prodigy

by Shana Norris // January 2, 2007 // Comments off

I’m so glad it’s finally after New Year’s. Time always seems so slow between Christmas and New Year’s, and this year it felt even more so. I mean, I don’t mind some slow times, especially at work, but there gets... Continue reading →

NC Bookwatch

by Shana Norris // December 31, 2006 // Comments off

I just finished my rewrite of EMMA a few minutes ago. I meant to go to bed earlier, but I got on a roll and couldn’t stop and I was already near the end anyway so I kept going until... Continue reading →

2007 Goals

by Shana Norris // December 30, 2006 // Comments off

I’m almost a little sad to say good-bye to 2006. Accomplishments:Wrote two new YAs, half of one new YA, and rewrote half of a previously written YA.Revised LIBBY several times, but made the story stronger.Actually managed to plot a couple... Continue reading →

My pop culture knowledge is stuck in the 80s

by Shana Norris // December 29, 2006 // Comments off

The husband and I were coming back home after getting dinner tonight when “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” came on the radio. “Oh, this was playing on the radio at work the other day,” I said. “It made me... Continue reading →

Sick Day

by Shana Norris // December 28, 2006 // Comments off

I had been feeling for a while now like I was getting sick. You know, just kind of a run down feeling. Finally yesterday I really started feeling bad. Today I’m taking a sick day. I went to bed at... Continue reading →

Christmas misadventures

by Shana Norris // December 26, 2006 // Comments off

I had a nice Christmas, got things that I wanted and needed, and spent time with my family. But what would a Shana holiday be without me injuring myself in some way? This time, I managed to stab myself in... Continue reading →

Happy holidays!

by Shana Norris // December 24, 2006 // Comments off

Christmas came a few days early for my niece Haley. The gifts I sent her arrived in the mail and she’s already been snuggling with the Lily doll. I wish I could be there to see her first Christmas, but... Continue reading →

Happy Friday!

by Shana Norris // December 22, 2006 // Comments off

I’ve got a plate full of fudgy brownies and a gift for the person I drew in our office Secret Santa exchange. I was worried that I might not have enough brownies because last year I made some and they... Continue reading →

So ready for Christmas

by Shana Norris // December 20, 2006 // Comments off

The husband and I went out last night to finish up our Christmas shopping. Now all I need to do is get the last couple of things for the husband and we’re done. Well, besides the gift boxes and bags... Continue reading →

Fingers flying

by Shana Norris // December 19, 2006 // Comments off

That new idea for EMMA is starting out so well! I’m changing a major plot point, as well as the relationships between some characters, so I’m basically having to rewrite the book. I sat down to write during lunch, creating... Continue reading →