Ren Martinez

Another Year Older (Still Just as Wise)

I am officially twenty six years old today! My Facebook hasn’t been this busy for months, my phone constantly bombarded with notifications. So far, I received a set of Sherlock-themed tea from my best friend, Kate, complete with fanart decorating each tin. From Danielle and Payton, I received a six-pack of strawberry beer, a beautifulContinueContinue reading “Another Year Older (Still Just as Wise)”

Drowning Slowly (The Millennial Trap)

As I wait for responses from the queries I’ve sent, real life continues to happen around me. There’s laundry and groceries and the occasional shift at the bakery. It’s nice to distract myself by diving into my writing, starting up on other half-formed manuscripts. But, I can’t always ignore reality and I certainly can’t ignoreContinueContinue reading “Drowning Slowly (The Millennial Trap)”

Impatience is a Virtue

So, my last update was that I sent out my first query letter. This caused much squeeing and poorly coordinated dances in my living room. It felt like the beginning of something that I’ve been dreaming of for quite some time.After the confetti was vacuumed up and the music stopped, I was left with theContinueContinue reading “Impatience is a Virtue”

I Feel an Inspirational Disney Song Coming On

I have officially sent out my first query letter to a literary agent.I’m casually freaking out about it.I’ve been working on this novel for such a long time. I’ve written and edited and screamed at it and ignored it and let others critique it for so long that it’s almost too daunting to consider thatContinueContinue reading “I Feel an Inspirational Disney Song Coming On”

Personal Webpage!

I have finally done it! I’ve made my professional webpage as a hopeful author. It’s pretty bare bones now but I like it so far.Check it out!

It’s the Final Countdown (Doodle Ooo Doo)

So I have finished my third draft. My beta reader (aka my long suffering older sister) has finally finished it and given me the last few tweaks. After this, I think I’ll have it ready to go.I’m sorta slightly terrified.I’ve been working on this thing for so long that it doesn’t feel real. I’m notContinueContinue reading “It’s the Final Countdown (Doodle Ooo Doo)”

Being an Adult and Other Things I Avoid

So, it’s been a crazy few weeks. I finished my third draft. I quit my miserable, soul-sucking job and started a new one at a pasty shop (that’s not a typo, it’s actually pasty. Look it up). And I graduated from my Master’s program with a 3.9 GPA. Boo yah, bitches. As such, my life has beenContinueContinue reading “Being an Adult and Other Things I Avoid”

How Life Happens and Mucks Up Your To-Do List

It’s the beginning of May now. I had hoped to be finished with my third draft at the end of April.Sadly, that is not the case.I do have to factor in how it was finals week, that I’m officially graduating from grad school (!!!), and that I recently quit my job (!!!). All of theseContinueContinue reading “How Life Happens and Mucks Up Your To-Do List”

Oh, the Webs We Weave (With Words and Ink)

I have received my manuscript from the editor!I am equal parts excited and terrified, like that part of the roller coaster when you see how far that drop is before gravity kicks in. She gave me some incredible feedback, and I was surprised and pleased to see so little corrections of a spelling/grammatical nature. It’sContinueContinue reading “Oh, the Webs We Weave (With Words and Ink)”