Author Archives: Chie Alemán

Switched At Birth – New Para Character

Switched at Birth is one of my favorite shows, partially because it not only features Deaf and hard of hearing actors playing Deaf and HOH characters, but also because it attempts to realistically portray elements of Deaf culture and community, … Continue reading

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ASL Lesson Videos

I know it’s been a while. One of my resolutions this year is to try to post more on this blog. I always have great ideas, but never seem to have the time to actually post them here – one … Continue reading

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NaNoWriMo – Beauty in the Remnants – Excerpt

So, I was going to start off this post by saying I don’t know if I’ll “win” NaNo this year, but then my friend asked me for my current word count and I realized I’m actually a little ahead of … Continue reading

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NaNoWriMo 2013

Wow, hard to believe it’s November already! I am doing  National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo, or just “NaNo” for short) again this year. I’ll be working on getting a (hopefully complete!) draft of Beauty in the Remnants (or possibly just … Continue reading

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UnConventional Excerpt: Chapter One

So I have a  habit of holding onto my writing, terrified it’s not “good” enough or finished enough. UnConventional has been “done” for months, yet I kept procrastinating and making excuses as to why I hadn’t sent it out to … Continue reading

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Love Is Blind In Eu Não Quero Voltar Sozinho

Eu Não Quero Voltar Sozinho (I Don’t Want To Go Back Alone) is a cute Brazilian short film about a teenage boy who falls in love with one of his friends. It’s short and sweet, although I’ve heard rumors it … Continue reading

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It’s Been A While…

I haven’t disappeared. I swear. I’ve been here. Reading. Writing.

…Just not ​here​ here. Continue reading

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NaNoWriMo – New Project: Az Monster – Excerpt!

So I hadn’t planned on doing National Novel Writing Month this year (aka NaNo or NaNoWriMo), since I am still putting the final touches on UnConventional before I send it out for publication, not to mention a handful of other … Continue reading

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A Helping of Love Review

Title: A Helping of Love (Love #3) Author: Andrew Grey Available in eBook?: Yes Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance Final Verdict: Skip My Take: A Helping of Love is a hard book for me to review. On one hand, I appreciate … Continue reading

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Crash Course: Formatting Dialog

Because I’ve worked as an editor and proofreader for a while in addition to being an avid writer and reader, I enjoy helping other writers with their work. Whether it’s brainstorming, simple feedback, or tips on how to write. Recently, … Continue reading

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