Reader Friday: Holiday Side-Effects
We’re in the middle of Hanukkah. Tonight’s the night we’ve selected to be our family latke party. Whoever’s hosting the event knows their house will smell like grease for the next three days.So will any articles of clothing left too near the kitchen.
What’s a less-than-exciting side- effect of your holiday celebrations?
And a Happy Hanukkah to those who are celebrating.
Do you have any animal characters in your WIP? Tell us about them!



You are offered $10,000 to spend a night alone in a haunted house. Many people swear it’s truly haunted—including a wild-eyed coot whose hair turned white after his one-night stay.
Congratulations! You won an all-expense[s]-paid trip to the location of the last book you read or are currently reading.
Congratulations! Big shot producer turned your writing life into a game show.
You just landed a starring role in the remake of one of your favorite movies.