Tag Archives: blogging

What Did It for Me

Posted on January 15, 2015 by RaineBalkera

After one heck of a long hiatus, I’m back. Seriously hadn’t planned on ignoring this space any more than I had intended not to write anything for NaNoWriMo back in 2014, either. What’s worse: since last November, I’ve used those silly, time-sucking … Continue reading →

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Romance Weekly Blog Hop — July 15 #LoveWriteChat

Posted on July 15, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Thank you for hopping over from Dani Jace‘s post. This week’s questions come from the scrumptious Jo Richardson. Sorry I missed you guys last week, but it was a rare, fun holiday excursion for me, and one in which doing … Continue reading →

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Longest Day of 2014

Posted on June 21, 2014 by RaineBalkera

So, today will be the longest day of the year, and this year I can say with some truth that I’m as happy about this annual fact as I have been in all the years past. The mark of summer … Continue reading →

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Antique Antics

Posted on June 11, 2014 by RaineBalkera

What’s the oldest thing you own? (Toys, clothing, twinkies, Grecian urns: anything’s fair game.) Recount its history — from the object’s point of view. I’m a superstitious person, and I’m here at WP to get over myself in a few … Continue reading →

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Friday Re-Cap

Posted on June 6, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Writing 101 started this week, and I started off on the wrong foot – not surprising in the least, but there you have it. The space bar on my laptop took a dump two days ago, which makes it extremely … Continue reading →

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First-World Abolitionist

Posted on June 5, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Even without the aid of Corti-Slim, I am determined to stay here – grounded and with a rightful purpose. To work on improving my writing skills in order to make a living as a recognized author. Writing about this particular … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on June 4, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Alright, so I goofed up. I blogged in the wrong frame of mind, and now I feel dumb. All it takes to get over myself, though, is people. People tend to make me see the true ass I am even … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Great Expectations

Posted on May 20, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Tell us about one thing (or more) that you promised yourself you’d accomplish by the end of the year. How would you feel once you do? What if you don’t? Back in late October of 2013, I promised myself that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Driver

Posted on May 18, 2014 by RaineBalkera

  And so I find time to write. Awhile back I said a challenge for me would be to write anything other than what I’m comfortable with writing, which is and always has been the Romance in any form other … Continue reading →

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Writing Rules (the g@me)

Posted on February 21, 2014 by RaineBalkera

After a lengthy but enlightening e-mail conversation with my son – who moved to another state to make a living after graduating college – I thought it would help me (and maybe you) if I were to post the conversations … Continue reading →

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