Feel Me Up Friday: What I do in my private time is your business + an experiement heard 'round the "blorld"

Yesterday, I said the most disturbing sentence to my (almost) 4yo a mother could possibly say. And I didn't just say it once, but like a hundred times:

"It's not going to get any better if you don't blow it."

Sure, she's sick and sure, my mind is the equivalent of Studio 54, but once I said it a few times I started to feel weird. Then it was shortened to "blow it," which wasn't any better, but I digress...

Speaking of, I had the most intriguing email appear in my inbox. The title alone stopped my fingers from pressing delete (see...Studio 54).

But upon opening, I was sorely disappointed with Jane's pitch. She packed all the punch into the title, but lacked execution (story of my life)...

Sorry Jane, but regrettably, I'm going to have to pass on your project. Though I'm sure you'll find someone who's enthusiastic about your work. Good luck and all the best. It's a subjective business, what can I say...

Random Fact: Last week, I went an entire day before realizing...my underwear was inside out.

Random Fact: I accidentally slipped when I told you about Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam...what I didn't say was that I've seen it now five times...three of those times, I was alone.

O.M.G. that was insane. How did you know Candyland likes that? You're good. I mean, don't let it go to your head, but it was freakingfantastic this week! Now onto The Great Blogging Experiment! Writing Compelling Characters. Hrmm...If you're looking for the no nonsense-get-to-the-point-guide-in-5-easy-steps, you've come to the right place.

One. Name your character something stupid. People will remember it. Let's pretend you're named after a retarded fish. I'm talking to you, Suzie Salmon.

Two. Make them, and their lives, suck a little (why does everything I say insinuate innuendo...). Give them crap to deal with. Pile it on heavy, and see how your dude or dudette deals. It's not your call, it's theirs. Let them handle it.

Three.  If they feel something NOT ending in ly, you're doing something right.

Four. Let their heart break a little. Pain + something to prove/solve/discover/find = a story that's real. And it's fun to act out via your fake peeps. I mean, they can do ANYTHING...Hrmm...

Five. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

So there you have it. Go. Write. Create crazyawesome characters that compel the shizz out of me. Then, check out the other entries HERE.

Until Monday, tell me friends, what's the stupidest name you can think of? Go ahead. Make me pee a little.

Candyland. OUT.