tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:44:29 +0000fictionA to Z blogginglifewriting/poetryApoc-Zen#fridayflashfamilyPoem-A-Dayflash fictionmicro fictionjar drawsparentingEden CorpFriendsInspiration UndergroundchallengeSteven Novakthe weekend warsfood/restaurantshealthphoto blogwriting projectsChoose or DieNaNoWriMolatchey key kidwriting exercisesCYOAContestNerdfightingmoviesramblingsrollergirl diariesAnthologyAwardsJ.M. StrotherSincere Mondaybook challengesbookscollaborative writingcomicsculturedeathpoolfoodiefunguest postjournallovemad sciencemiscmovingmusicprocrastinatingromanceschoolwork-in-progress#CYOA#fictionfriday100 Stories for Queensland19th Century Literature200th BlogAZoverloadAcornAllison RennerAnnie EvettAprilDC ComicsJane AustenMad UtopiaMichael SolenderMiniature TigersNeil GaimanPeepShowPoliticsPop CultureSaturday MorningSippable StoriesSquirrelsStar WarsTHE SANDMANThe Classics Reading ChallengeWINNERYAadults ONLYagingapologyarchitecturebad daybeaverbloggingbodybody modificationbook reviewbraaaaaainnnnnnssssssssbrain wormscannibal queencartoonschicken wingschocolatecoffeecomic booksconspiracy theoriesdesigndog days of summerdrugsdystopiane-chapbookemailemofashionfinishinggardeninggeekygraphic novelsgrowing uphorrorhumormarriagemeatmental disordersmoralsnaturenon-profitnot living up to expectationsrandomrantreality tvrelationshipsresolutionsretracted apologyreviewsrobotssci-fisciencescience fictionseason foursensoryslave laborstrugglestrailersundeadupdatesvampiresveganvotersvotingwasting timewinningwrap-upzombiesA collection of thoughts, rambling, and writing attempts by Tomara Armstronghttp://the2mara.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)Blogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-4303928933660536820Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:28:00 +00002014-07-09T14:28:25.925-05:00#CYOAChoose or Diecollaborative writingCYOASteven Novakwriting projectsIt's been well over a year since the writers at Choose or Die wrapped their last epic adventure--Ecopocalypse. This week, they've pooled their collective genius and offered up a list of potential storylines for readers to choose from--ten amazing story options to be narrowed down to one (or two). Choose or Die is an interactive choose your own adventure project written by a group of selectedhttp://the2mara.blogspot.com/2014/07/time-to-choose-or-die.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-2763472337873671139Sun, 23 Feb 2014 18:19:00 +00002014-02-28T14:38:03.683-06:0019th Century LiteraturefamilyhumorJane AustenmarriageThe Classics Reading Challenge Pride and PrejudicePublished in 1813 Written by: Jane Austen Elizabeth (Lizzy) is one of five daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Bennet--the latter of which is in a mad rush to marry off her daughters to make sure they are well attended to before her husband's death. Let me add here that Mr. Bennet isn't ill or very old from what I gather, but his estate is entailed. Since he and his wife didn't http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2014/02/book-review-pride-and-prejudice-sans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-5275984156845235028Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:52:00 +00002014-01-24T19:52:54.568-06:00book challengesbook reviewdystopianreviewsSteven Novak Megan: Breadcrumbs for the Nasties Book One Written by: Steven Novak Last night I finished Steven Novak's Megan: Breadcrumbs for the Nasties Book One. I don't want to ruin anything for you, so I'm going to keep this spoiler-free. Ten year-old Megan is growing up in a world full of monsters--both human and not-so-much. Regardless, these monsters could care less that she's a sweet little girl-http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2014/01/book-review-megan-breadcrumbs-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-1413949932619552387Sat, 04 Jan 2014 16:07:00 +00002014-01-24T08:22:57.113-06:00comic booksDC Comicsgraphic novelsNeil GaimanTHE SANDMAN THE SANDMAN Volume 1: Preludes & Nocturnes Written by: Neil Gaimen Artists: Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, and Malcom Jones III Covers: Dave McKean THE SANDMAN Volume 1 is comprised of issues 1-8 of DC/Vertigo's THE SANDMAN originally published in 1988-1989. Dream--Lord of Dream and Nightmare also known as Morpheus and Death's little brother, is captured by mistake, stripped of his http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-sandman-volume-1-preludes-nocturnes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-7413761045931023525Sun, 29 Dec 2013 16:48:00 +00002013-12-29T15:14:40.596-06:00book challengesIt's been a while since I've updated this blog--I suck. Since I'm no longer writing indie and self-pub book reviews for EasilyMused, I thought it would be fun to write some reviews here on my blog. A good way to kick this off, is by taking on a few reading challenges. So far, this is what I have signed up for (if I am breaking any rules by combining pilot posts, I do apologize): The Blog of http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2013/12/2014-reading-challeneges.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-7133654766008546175Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:43:00 +00002013-02-20T11:43:36.043-06:00familyliferamblingsschoolMy seven year-old, Brynn, brought some papers home from school yesterday--I didn't see them until after I got home from dropping her at school this morning. One page outlines issues/problems that a child might have at school and helps them determine if they should approach their teacher or just "work it out." Kids get so many mixed signals in the classroom, often encouraged to "tattle" on otherhttp://the2mara.blogspot.com/2013/02/kid-sized-problems-vs-teacher-sized.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-3687132830584070946Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:42:00 +00002013-02-03T11:45:26.781-06:00ramblings I found this image on the internet. I can't remember where it was--probably stuffed somewhere between ugly cats and the Meme of the week. I was instantly taken with it--an extraordinary mind that doesn't take himself too seriously--genius even. I quickly printed it out to tack over my desk along with my quotes from Kurt Vonnegut and Robert Hughes. I showed it to my sister, andhttp://the2mara.blogspot.com/2013/02/einstein-chillaxin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-5921142222265424227Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:57:00 +00002012-08-02T17:57:51.578-05:00chicken wingsChoose or DieCYOAfictionhorrorsci-fiscience fictionseason fourSteven NovakIf you haven't heard of Choose or Die, you're missing out--it's an insane interactive reader/writer experience. The website sells it to you by evoking some sort of childhood nostalgia. Once upon a time (don’t all good stories start that way?), young adult readers of the mid-to-late 80s had far more power than they have now.  They had the power to determine the fates of the characters in thehttp://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/08/not-your-typical-cyoa-story.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-6645317681767148480Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:39:00 +00002012-07-25T16:39:41.413-05:00beaverchocolaterandomI'm going back to my random roots, but I'm a little embarrassed by this blog post. I haven't written it yet, but I already know where it's going--a dark place, and I'm not really sure you're ready for that. I apologize. I love Raspberry M&Ms (RANDOM!). I pretty much love all things Raspberry. I can't help it, but ever-so-often the shitty stores here will carry the Raspberry M&http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/07/random-raspberries-pppblt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-9070203119887822079Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:25:00 +00002012-04-21T19:25:32.163-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fictionSorry Folks! I'm throwing in the towel on the A to Z Challenge. I'd personally like to blame "Q". My world for Q was Quagmire, and I just couldn't take it seriously. I couldn't get past that goofy dude from Family Guy. He totally ruined my mojo--which was going pretty well until then. Ok, maybe I've been a little busy too. ANYway, I wish you all the best of luck, and if I can get some time,http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/freakin-q.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-1172971555646395521Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:06:00 +00002012-04-18T22:06:12.163-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "P", so today  P is for Perspiration.   Habanero Tears Sweat dripped off the tip of Paul’s nose as he prepared his stomach for the last Habanero pepper. Pressing it to his http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/p-is-for-perspiration-habanero-tears.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-6240965991951301646Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:07:00 +00002012-04-17T23:07:35.589-05:00A to Z bloggingchallengefictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "O", so today O is for Offend.  Oh No She Dih'ent Olivia clicked “report this photo” one last time before exiting her Facebook account for the evening. “That’ll teach that bitch http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/oh-no-she-dihent-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-3596381066320699087Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:29:00 +00002012-04-17T12:39:45.700-05:00A to Z bloggingchallengefictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "N", so today N is for Neon.  Neon Impressions The cameraman followed Nicole’s every move as she prepared for the night’s date with Bachelor Number One, “Try to pretend I’m not http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/neon-impressions-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-4141112470961889583Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:54:00 +00002012-04-16T23:29:47.394-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "M", so today M is for Marigold.    Marigold Sometimes, it’s hard for me to tell where the land meets the sky—both are equally grey and heavy with ash. I view it only http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/marigold-atozchallenge-late.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-8666834773760173098Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:44:00 +00002012-04-16T22:55:22.413-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "L", so today L is for Lamp.  Lamp Light Dreams “It’s magic, Lauren, “he told her, plugging the lamp in next to her bed. She crossed her arms over her chest, trapping Mr. http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/lamp-light-dreams-atozchallenge-late.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-2360342043662732673Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:16:00 +00002012-04-13T09:19:05.599-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "K", so today K is for Kangaroo.   K is for Kangaroo “This better be good, Kane” I grumbled into my phone—half asleep. “Dude, you’re never going to believe where I http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/this-year-for-a-to-z-blogging-challenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-1535606759124106593Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:17:00 +00002012-04-13T10:13:37.837-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "J", so today J is for Jail.  Home Away From Home Reeking of piss and vomit, Joshua slept on a concrete slab with a sham of a blanket. Tomorrow morning he would be released out into thehttp://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/j-is-for-jail-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-6075354303051036447Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:53:00 +00002012-04-10T21:53:46.697-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "I", so today I is for Institute.  Impatience For the past week, Ignacio stalked the postman on Cooper Street, awaiting a reply from The International Institute of Underwater Basket http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/impatience-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-5122454305318188850Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:31:00 +00002012-04-10T12:17:51.858-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "G", so today H is for Hungry. Handsy Hannah choked momentarily, coughed, and pushed the morsel back into her mouth. She shook her head in disgust as Paul’s life dripped from her chin.http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/handsy-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-4516270882617542148Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:50:00 +00002012-04-09T12:42:53.038-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fiction A Day Late!  This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "G", so today G is for Garbage. Garbage Disposal Gia sat in the empty gallery surrounded by beautiful bows and sparkling wrapping paper. Mascara stained the fronthttp://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/garbage-disposal-atozchallenge-late.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-36024242182862353Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:38:00 +00002012-04-06T11:43:52.502-05:00#fridayflashA to Z bloggingfictionflash fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "F", so today F is for Falafel. Falafel? The food court is the worst place to eat lunch on a Friday, but there I was, standing in line like the rest of the dumbasses at Eat-A-Pitahttp://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/falafel-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-8142988220756946859Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:49:00 +00002012-04-05T13:02:40.804-05:00A to Z bloggingchallengefictionflash fiction This year, for the A to Z Blogging Challenge, I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "E", so today E is for Elephant. An Elephant Never Forgets Eric lingered in the dark doorway of their nursery. His eyes roamed over the empty crib, the silent rocking chair, the http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/elephant-never-forgets-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-4169094170626931668Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:58:00 +00002012-04-09T11:32:21.972-05:00A to Z bloggingchallengefictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "D", so today D is for Delusional. Self Diagnostics  The World Wide Web: Feeding Delusions since 1993 Dagby hunched over her laptop, throwing shadows across her bedroom walls. Her husband’s snoring masked the hum http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/self-diagnostics-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-2262167075933085396Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:41:00 +00002012-04-03T10:41:31.163-05:00A to Z bloggingchallengefictionflash fictionmicro fiction This year I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "C", so today C is for Champagne Champagne Wishes I told her it was champagne—the ginger ale. She giggled, saying the bubbles tickled her nose and complimented my refined taste. She had a glass at dinner, another with dessert, http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/champagne-wishes-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1070373468566489260.post-8070928479737100598Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:16:00 +00002012-04-02T16:26:20.899-05:00A to Z bloggingfictionflash fictionmicro fiction I don't think I formally announced that I'm participating in the A to Z Challenge this month--my bad. I had a lot of fun last year with it, so I thought I'd do it again. This year I'm writing Micro Fiction (or Flash Fiction) that is 100 words or less around a set list of words provided by my BFF (Kemari Howell). Today's letter is "B", so today B is for Beefcake. Happy Birthday, Beefcake!http://the2mara.blogspot.com/2012/04/happy-birthday-beefcake-atozchallenge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tomara Armstrong)3