Author Archive: Suzanna Anderson Creates
Goals for 2013–July Update
Poems read: 756/365 Poems written: 134/365 Short stories read: 290/365 Short stories written: 15/24 Submissions: 4/12 Videos made: 12/100 Sketches made: 527/365 Art pieces made: 63/52
How to Write Your Great American Novel
I will share my experiences with National Novel Writing Month and writing at Seed Coworking (25 S. St. Clair St., Toledo, Ohio) on Friday, August 2, at 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy free lunch from Caper’s Restaurant in Toledo.
Charcoal experiment
I’ve been playing with different charcoal techniques, especially with the chunky colors. For two days I experimented with pastel, toned tan, and toned gray papers. Here are some of the pieces I made.
The works of Lynd Ward
I finished six of Lynd Ward’s wordless novels. Now to read his “Storyteller without Words.” The Library of America editions include essays by Ward himself about his novels. The words are beautiful, describing his process behind each novel and his craft. Every artist and writer should read his essay “On ‘God’s Man’” and “On ‘Madman’s …
Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr
“Memory Wall” by Anthony Doerr is a must read short story collection. Travel to South Africa, Lithuania, and Wyoming. If you haven’t read his other collection “The Shell Collector,” pick up a copy. These are two of my favorite collections to date.
In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods by Matt Bell
“In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods” is Matt Bell‘s first novel. His short story collection “How They Were Found” and novella “Cataclysm Baby” are also worthwhile reads. The wife sings objects into being and the husband builds the house. The couple tries to create a family but each pregnancy …
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
I read “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” by Sheryl Sandberg. She shares personal examples about having a career at Facebook and Google while raising her children. Kudos to John Green for going on paternity leave for the birth of his second child.
Red Moon by Benjamin Percy
I finished reading “Red Moon” by Benjamin Percy. Ever since I’ve heard him read his story “Refresh, Refresh” at Prout Chapel, I have been fascinated by his work. This novel did not disappoint. This novel is the best novel I’ve read to date. Please make room on your reading list this year to enjoy this …
Goals for 2013–June Update
Poems read: 733/365 Poems written: 115/365 Short stories read: 271/365 Short stories written: 14/24 Submissions: 4/12 Videos made: 10/100 Sketches made: 400/365 Art pieces made: 33/52
Two Year Anniversary!
I’ve blogged about writing for two years now. Check out the first post here. In the last year I’ve: traveled to Boston and Columbia, Missouri joined Seed Coworking made my first book studied charcoal and watercolor wrote two more drafts of Charlotte’s novel. made my first zine wrote more letters Pretty successful year.
Suzanna and Writing 