Well, here we are on Day 4 of my once-in-a lifetime experience at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Unlike Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3, on this pivotal day, I try to see an Olympics sporting event and learn a valuable life lesson to boot. Sunday, February 14, 2010 Hello Friends & Family, Cubs … Continue reading Cubs Cheng’s Winter 2010 Olympics Experience, Day 4
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading Day 1 and Day 2 of my time at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. During my third day, I wander all over downtown Vancouver and give you my unedited thoughts on the issues I had with the Opening Ceremonies. Saturday, February 13, 2010 Hello Friends & Family, … Continue reading Cubs Cheng’s Winter 2010 Olympics Experience, Day 3
I hope you enjoyed reading Day 1 of my time at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. During my second day, I go shopping at the local supermarket, find the best thing ever for my sore throat, and party on with a bunch of whales and photographers. Just another day at the Winter … Continue reading Cubs Cheng’s Winter 2010 Olympics Experience, Day 2
Almost exactly 12 years ago, I had an experience of a lifetime at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. For five days, in the cold of winter and with a terrible sore throat, I toured around Richmond and Vancouver, B.C. mostly by myself and it was both anxiety-provoking and exhilarating. My husband Marcus … Continue reading Cubs Cheng’s Winter 2010 Olympics Experience, Day 1
Books I Read in 2021 I read 28 books in 2021. 95% of them were wonderful reads. Just as in 2020, I’m getting better at using my intuition to choose and finish books that really appeal to me. I’ve listed the books in the order in which I read them. In past years, I’ve picked … Continue reading Books I Read in 2021
Tonight, when the clock strikes 11:59 PM on New Year’s Eve, I’ll be sitting by myself in my bedroom on the third floor of our townhouse, looking outside at the dark sky, and listening for a song. What song? you ask. The song that wants to be my Song of the Year. When I hear … Continue reading What I’ll Be Doing When the Clock Strikes 11:59PM on New Year’s Eve
Come visit me and Marcus and our Plaid Frog Press pop-up shop at the Sunset Hill Holiday Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday, December 11-12! Our books, zines, cards, and stickers will be available for purchase, as well as ✨ special cards and stickers ✨ not currently in our online shop. We’ll also have Mystery … Continue reading Pop-Up Shop on Dec 11 & 12, 2021
I’m excited to announce that I’m part of a new book called The Indie Author! The Indie Author is one-of-a-kind book that chronicles the honest stories of self-published authors. Jas Hothi started this project because he hadn’t seen a book like this out in the world and wanted to “nourish, inspire, and carry writers and … Continue reading The Indie Author is Out Now
It’s almost November and for all you writers out there that means it’s almost time for NaNoWriMo! NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month where participants endeavor to write 50,000 words during the month of November. 50K? Yeah, I know. If you’ve read any of my past posts about NaNoWriMo, you know I’m not a fan … Continue reading 4 Great Resources for NaNoWriMo 2021
I’m delighted to let you know I’m teaching Fear & Writing for the 2021 Portland Book Festival! This year, the Portland Book Festival will be a hybrid event with virtual events from November 8-13 and in-person events on November 13. After attending lots of inspiring author events, join me the day after the festival for my … Continue reading Portland Book Fest is Hosting Fear & Writing!
