Angela C. Backer

Author: Angela C. Backer

  • Why I Quit My Job During a Global Pandemic and Economic Downturn

    First of all, hi! It’s been a while. Actually, it has been years since I’ve published anything on my personal blog, and today feels like the day to dive back into it with fervor. Today, September 8, 2020. What a time to be an American. What a time to be a human. Aside from the…

  • NaNoWriMo is Here, and I’m Freaking Out, Man!

    We are but hours away from the kick-off of NaNoWriMo, and yes, I’m freaking out.  I’m excited, but I’m also nervous. The nerves are what I’m worried about. I’m a worrier by nature.  I can stay up all night fretting over life’s trials. It’s fun! (Kidding.) I had the best intentions during October to fail-proof…

  • Preptober Mid-Month Update

    Preptober Mid-Month Update

    I’m two weeks into NaNoWriMo prep, and I have surprised myself with what I have accomplished and what I learned.  I did a few character development exercises for each of my mains, I have researched* and begun building my world, and I have a loose plot outline.  I say loose because the best of plans…

  • Why I’m Doing NaNoWriMo 2018

    I built this page about a month ago and haven’t published anything substantive yet.  Honestly, I’m still deciding what this blog will be and what I want to include.  Should I post political rants?  Poems?  A political poem?  Maybe I’ll leave the political rants to my twitter. Expect short stories, novel updates, and links to…