Author Archives: Lucy

About Lucy

Lucy lives in Portland, OR, and likes to write about books, anime, and relatable teens living their lives (magical or otherwise). She's a co-host on the CLAMPCAST IN WONDERLAND and WRITE PLACE/WRITE TIME podcasts.

Musical Monday 11: Håll Om Mig

This week’s song comes to you from Sweden, but it’s journey is complicated. Continue reading

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Exciting News

Happy to announce that I have a short story in Oregon’s Emerging Writers: An Anthology of Fiction. Continue reading

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Outlining: Easy As A, B, C

This technique is not unique or original. I picked it up from watching Star Trek: The Next Generation. Continue reading

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Habits for A Happy NaNoWriMo

The key to starting on time, and keeping on top of your word count, is to build good habits, and build them early. Continue reading

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Gearing Up for NaNoWriMo 2018

I’ve participated in every NaNoWriMo since 2005. I don’t intend this year to be any different. But this time, I want to take you with me. Continue reading

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Musical Monday #10: No Hopers, Jokers, and Rogues

If you’re new here (or it’s been so long you’ve forgotten), this is a weekly series I’m doing where I stare my discomfort with talking about music right in the eye, and see where it takes me. Continue reading

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Musical Monday #9: History Maker

I was feeling pulled in a lot of different directions this week, but finally decide to look at a song that’s been on my list for awhile.  For a show that is all about chasing and overcoming dreams, this song couldn’t be more perfect. Continue reading

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Writer’s Block

Creative blocks happen. But they’re not the end of the world, and they’re not all in your head; they’re your story trying to tell you something. Continue reading

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Musical Monday #8: Never Been in Love

This week is going to be a little different. Today I felt like taking about a song that’s completely new to me. As in, I discovered it yesterday, new. Continue reading

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Musical Monday #7: I Think I Need a New Heart

This Musical Monday I give you the Magnetic Fields’ “I think I Need a New Heart,” and a heaping helping of college nostalgia. Continue reading

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