Terra

Terra
A Christmas tree made entirely of stacked books with a star on top.

May Your Days Be Merry and Bright

Last post I promised maybe a recap of Winter Formal through Sad Jackal’s eyes, but...
Elegant strapless beige tulle dress with a large bow at the waist.

Charlotte Gets a New Dress

Well, the whole Huffington Post thing last week totally threw me off, because I’ve realized...
Several printed cards with text scattered on a surface.

Bookmark Giveaway Day!

Thanks to the ladies over at Literary Logistics, I have all of these incredible bookmarks for...
A roasted whole chicken served with roasted potatoes and sausages.

Thanksgiving, Sad Jackal Style

This year for Thanksgiving, my husband and I are staying home and having a just-the-two-of-us...
Colorful map of New Jersey with 'YA for NJ' text on yellow background.

YA for NJ Auction Starts 11/30!!

I grew up with hurricanes. Every year, at least six or seven times, my dad...
Creamy soup served in a hollowed pumpkin bowl.

Fall Cooking, How I Love Thee!

I love cooking. I especially love cooking in the FALL, when the kitchen gets nice...
Close-up of an antique typewriter keyboard with round keys.

I’m Leading a Writing Workshop!

Typically in the Fall and Winter,  I enjoy teaching a writing class or two at...
Book cover of "The Shadow Society" with a silhouette of a falling person.

Lurking In the Shadows with Marie Rutkoski and THE SHADOW SOCIETY

I’d already fallen in love with Marie Rutkoski’s THE CABINET OF WONDERS before I met...
Retro workspace with a typewriter, rotary phone, and blank paper with pen.

Beyond the Pale with WINTER WHITE and Jen Calonita

This Spring I had the opportunity to meet the lovely and charming Jen Calonita, author...
Comic-style art of superheroes flying, titled 'Grown Up Avenger Stuff'.

Sad Jackal Sees Grownup Avenger Stuff

Monday night, a band called Grownup Avenger Stuff played at the Music Room here in Atlanta. I’d...