CherylAnne Ham: Making words happen

Flash Fiction Campaign Challenge Entry

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:26:00 +0000

I finally finished my piece of flash fiction for the first campaign challenge. Rach dared the campaigners to write a short story/flash fiction story in 200 words or less, excluding the title. Begin the story with the words,...

Tag. I'm it.

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:50:00 +0000

I've been tagged (times two) by fellow campaigners Daniel Todd Noyes & Rossandra White Since Daniel tagged me first, and because I had already written this blog post (and because if I were a super hero I'd be lazy-girl)...

Platform-Building Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:46:00 +0000

Yep. It's time for Rach Harrie's Platform-Building Campaign for writers. This will be my third time participating in the campaign. It is so awesome that I keep coming back for more. This will be a mini-campaign so if you haven't jumped on...

When Your Thinker Fails You

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:25:00 +0000

Chapter seven of my WIP Where There Is Dark, has the words *** Insert Jazzlyn sneaking off to steal the light-stone *** where an actual scene ought to be. I’ve been doing pretty much everything and anything you can think of (I’ve even perused...

Hello. My Name is Cheryl, and I’m an Audiobook Addict

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:55:00 +0000

Since joining Audible, I have enjoyed many more books than I otherwise could have over the last year. I listen to books while driving, doing housework, getting ready for work in the mornings, and as I fall asleep at night. Hubby even bought some...

The Five Rules of Discipline

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:18:00 +0000

Source: typeverything.com via Cheryl on Pinterest My nine-year-old son takes Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Before every class, all the students recite the school creed, which starts: "As a dedicated student of the martial...

The Five Rules of Discipline

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:10:00 +0000

My nine-year-old son takes Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. Before every class, all the students recite the school creed, which starts: "As a dedicated student of the martial arts, I will live by the five rules of discipline:...

Mistakes

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:58:00 +0000

This week’s post is coming late in the day (or if you’re on the East Coast like me, night). My apologies for that. But it’s for a good reason. I’ve been writing! Woot! And productive writing at that. So much so that I um *coughs* forgot to actually...

2012 Debut Author Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:50:00 +0000

I've signed up for the 2012 Debut Author Challenge hosted by The Story Siren The rules are pretty simple. From Jan. 1, 2012 through Jan. 31, 2013 (this gives authors who debut in Dec. 2012 a chance to be included in the challenge) read at least 12...

Organizational Troubles? EVERNOTE might be the solution you're looking for.

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:44:00 +0000

It’s a new year and the perfect time to get organized! Whether you’re an organization guru already, or if you’re like me and try really hard but just can’t seem to get it together, then Evernote may just be for you. See up until now, I’ve...

New Year, New Look

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:42:00 +0000

I'm a big fan of changing things up so for the new year I decided to revamp the blog. I'll admit that the time I spent on the new design should have probably been spent writing, but what the hell, right? I have fun putting new templates together so...

Do You Follow the Rules?

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:28:00 +0000

Source: thestarsleaveformorning.tumblr.com via poppy on Pinterest There are rules to writing. If you don’t know the rules then playing the game might be difficult. But once you know the rules, you know they can be manipulated. When I was a...

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:24:00 +0000

I have a friend who used to offer the same advice whenever I complained about different types of stress in my life. Her advice was something along the lines of “If you can’t change the situation, change your perspective”. I didn’t like that...

Dancing in public

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:29:00 +0000

Did you know that dancing in public (especially malls) has become a thing? Folks use their ipods so only they can hear the music and then dance around like crazy people. But doesn't this guy look so so so happy, just shaking his groove thang in the...

Turkey Rainbow

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:51:00 +0000

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November is made of crazy.

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:42:00 +0000

Source: someecards.com via Cheryl on Pinterest So yeah, November has been a bit...

I'm doing NaNo! Who's with me?

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:40:00 +0000

Yup, it's true. I'm all signed up. Bring it on, November! If you happen to be doing NaNo too, you can find me here if you want to buddy me up. (I've got 0 buddies at the moment, so if you want to lend me a hand in the...

Sir Mix-A-Lot + Falcor = Holy Funny, Batman

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:15:00 +0000

The post title says it all. Click play and you'll see. You're welcome.

Stuff That's Awesome

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0000

hosted by Matthew MacNish and Alex J Cavanaugh The purpose of which is to link to some blogs I enjoy reading and think others may like also, so we can all hop around and get to know more great bloggers. Fun, right? So here...

Sometimes we need a good Kick in the Butt. AKA That's what friends are for

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:57:00 +0000

A BIG thank you to the charming, witty, and most awesome, Michael Ouffutt, who gave me the gentle nudge I needed to "get off my ass and write a blog post". (((hugs))) I need peeps like this. Writing might be a...

Are You Switching Gears or Giving up?

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:49:00 +0000

I'm doggedly determined, which I believe is a character trait that writers share. We're tough. We're strong. We're not quitters. Right? Right! So how do we decide when a project isn't working out and it's time to move on? Trunking a beloved...

Because It's Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:57:00 +0000

Source: thewirelesscatalog.com via Bridget on Pinterest Source: weheartit.com via Amy on Pinterest Source: imgfave.com via Amy on Pinterest Source: 4.bp.blogspot.com via Marli on Pinterest Source: imgfave.com...

Git-R-Done

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:14:00 +0000

Over the weekend I'd posted about being overwhelmed and unorganized and how that leads to poor time management and a monster to-do list, and I promised to share my thoughts on getting back on track. If you didn't read that post and would like to,...

Join me at Bird's-eye View

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:15:00 +0000

The lovely Michelle Fayard is hosting yours truly on her blog today to discuss upgrading your blog's comment system. If you have a moment, pop on over to Bird's-eye View and say "hi". It's my first guest appearance and I'm not gonna...

Just Do It

noreply@blogger.com (CherylAnne Ham) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:57:00 +0000

A lot of us writerly folk talk about not having enough time to write. It’s hard to fit everything in. I work a full-time bill-paying job and have commitments requiring attention after I’ve clocked out for the day. I have two kids, a house to clean,...