by Amanda Trumpower | Jan 9, 2020 | Married Life, Twin Mom, Writing
The twins are officially one year old and growing! Things we are dealing with at the moment are increased interest in taking each other’s toys, independent wills but little communication skills, diminishing containment options for me to use when I need to be...
by Amanda Trumpower | Jan 3, 2020 | Book Reviews, Twin Mom
We’re back! Our household’s relocation caused an interruption in internet service, but now we return. It’s been some time since we shared our recent literary treasures, so what better way to begin the new year than discussing books? Santa’s...
by Amanda Trumpower | Nov 4, 2019 | Twin Mom, Writing
Day two of our convalescence in my parents’ condo has begun. A huge shout out to them for rearranging their home, closets, and daily routine to make space for our 2-3 week invasion. Moving Day Part 1 is in the books. Family from both sides and several friends...
by Amanda Trumpower | Aug 8, 2019 | Mutant Merry Men, My Books, Writing
Defenestrate. Verb. To throw something (technically, someone) out of a window. Isn’t English marvelous? We have words like “defenestrate.” I didn’t know that was a word I needed until I learned it. Words can do all kinds of nifty things. Teach...
by Amanda Trumpower | Jul 31, 2019 | Book Reviews, Twin Mom, Writing
Our most recent journey to the temple of learning and free discourse yielded mixed results. (Jayce here. She means “library.” <eye-roll>) The experience itself was made all the more sweeter by the presence of Grandma Pig, who joined us for the day....
by Amanda Trumpower | Nov 28, 2018 | Writing
This fall, I’m writing the rough draft of my current manuscript. I hate rough drafts. Getting raw material down in a highly-imperfect form is a battle on Every. Single. Page. So I’ve developed some tricks that keep me focused. Maybe some of them will work...
