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…

September 8, 2020
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…

October 29, 2018
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…

October 14, 2018
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…

September 22, 2018