Category Archives: In the News

In the (Personal) News

Posted on February 17, 2012 by arizela

Life has been a little crazy in my house for the last year or so. I lost a sister this time last year, and another moved in with my family and (happily on all accounts) stayed with us a bit … Continue reading →

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Fuck Pink

Posted on February 2, 2012 by arizela

I like pink. There, I said it. I have a pink wallet and a pink toothbrush, and a pink wool coat with fancy buttons that I only bring out of the closet when I’m feeling particularly sassy. It’s a guilty … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Literary Abandon

Posted on November 30, 2011 by arizela

I’ve been a participant in NaNoWriMo since 2004. I win some. I lose some. This year, though, I decided to step away from the madness and just keep on doing my own thing for November while cheering on my friends … Continue reading →

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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on August 22, 2011 by arizela

I read an article at the New York Times recently about some of the factors influencing decision making – specifically, willpower and blood sugar. As a writer, I make decisions constantly. Do the characters take this path or that one? Is … Continue reading →

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