by Amanda Trumpower | Jan 21, 2022 | "Amanda Interviews...!" Career Show, Events, Writing
Episode AnnouncementDate & Details Hi all! Our February career interview episode is nearly upon us. This month, we’re chatting with webcomic author & illustrator Molly Farnsley. In any creative field, perseverance is 90% of what it takes to be successful....
by Amanda Trumpower | Sep 11, 2021 | Homeschool, Twin Mom
As a mom of preschool twins, I need a little routine in my day. Not a rigid schedule. More like a suggested flow of events a fresher, saner, calmer me created. First thing in the morning. Over breakfast. Before things started to go crazy. A Routine That Flexes With...
by Amanda Trumpower | Jun 29, 2021 | Mutant Merry Men, My Books, Twin Mom, Writing
We are sixteen days out from the Realm Makers 2021 conference in Missouri. I’ve spent six months getting ready for this! I don’t know how I feel…some high-octane mix of nerves, fatigue, and euphoria. Having printed and bound my actual manuscript...
by Amanda Trumpower | May 27, 2021 | Family, Mutant Merry Men, My Books, Twin Mom, Video Blog, Writing
Last week was crazy! Dual sickness with our kids, super high fevers, and some late-night emergency medical assistance. Not to mention two cars in the shop simultaneously and a broken clothes washer. I’m pleased to report the Week from Hell has passed and all the...
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...
