Grab your coffee mug and join me! I’ve partnered with Just Read Publicity Tours for an upcoming blog tour! The tour begins Monday, February 18th and continues through Friday, February 22nd. There are approximately nineteen stops in five days! Wow! In addition to other fun things, blog hosts will include author Q&As, book reviews and excerpts. Just Read will kick off …
Coffee Break and Catch-Up
Several weeks ago you may remember we talked about some temporary changes to the blog as I move forward with writing projects and additional commitments. If you missed any of the wonderful blog guests we’ve had so far, no worries! Grab a cup of joe—don’t be shy—and settle in for a bit. No need to put on your party duds. Your …
Upcoming News…and Guest Blog Update
Recently, I mentioned some upcoming changes to the blog. Specifically, I shared my new season of busyness with you and gave a call-out to those who might be interested in guest-blogging. Wow. You showed up in a big way. Thank you! Because of your overwhelming response, I now have a fantastic guest-blog line-up for the next few months. From April …
Would You Like to Guest Blog?
Blogging. When I started seven years ago, I blogged to encourage, uplift, and express ideas. I blogged to connect with others, build a platform, and hone my writing skills. Now, seven-hundred and eighty-eight blog posts later (and that doesn’t include guest blogs), I’m still blogging, learning, and growing. Here are a few of my favorite blog posts. Scroll down the …
Upcoming Fun on the Blog
While some parts of the country are knee-deep in snow and bone-chilling cold, here in the Ozarks we can’t complain. Today in my little niche the sun’s shining with a projected high of fifty degrees. Fifty degrees. In fact, forecasts predict a nice round of upper sixties for the next ten days or so. Ahh. Spring fever, here I come! Of course, …
Blog Break ~ See You Again February 3, 2017
As I do occasionally, I’ve scheduled some time off from blogging. After 700 + posts over the past six years, I’ve come to realize how important blog breaks are. Breaks allow me to work on manuscripts, consider new blog content, and rest for a bit. I’ll also put the finishing touches on next month’s newsletter so if you’ve subscribed to my …
Should Writers Blog?
I started blogging in 2011, and to date, have written 700+ blog posts. Whew. That’s a lot of blogging! While I’ve repurposed some of those posts, much of my content is new, fresh, and relevant. As I’ve evolved and grown as a writer, so have my blogging skills. Since this isn’t a writing blog (it’s a creative outlet to uplift …
BEST of the Blog (Encouragement You Can Use)
Down in the dumps? Off-kilter? Has the bad news left you breathless? Today if that’s you, no worries! We all need a pick-me-up from time to time. We need a safe place without all the noise. Well, I’m tickled you’re here. This is THE place without the excess racket. It’s just good, ol’ down home meat-and-potatoes, heartfelt, homespun encouragement. Welcome! …
How a Single Blog Post Made All the Difference
You may remember I recently mentioned a blog post that seemed to be making its rounds. This was an older piece I’d blogged in 2012, and I’d even reposted a time or two since. The post? 10 Characteristics of a Joy-Bearer You may also remember I wanted to thank the original share-er, but I didn’t know who to thank or …
New Blog Schedule Beginning Today!
Hello, friend! Delighted you stopped by~ Hope your week’s off to a super start! Well, as so often is the case, days, weeks, and months are humming by at lightning speed. In some ways it’s nice. Getting rid of dull, dreary winter and preparing for the warmth of spring always brings a sigh of relief. By February, I’m tired of …