Wouldn’t it be nice if everything went according to plan? I think we’d all breathe easier. *sigh* Well, as you know, life is rarely predictable. BUT here’s the good thing—writers understand that without conflict there is no story. In fiction, conflict makes us turn the page. In real life, conflict is similar, yet different. It puts us in the driver’s …
Hold the Hate, Pass the Love
Okay, I don’t know about you, but there are some weeks (like this one) that just leave me breathless. I shake my head. Heart-grieved. Stricken. Torn. Enough, already. Sometimes, I want to shout it. (But I don’t. Loud doesn’t necessarily mean brave. Think about it.) Sometimes, a different (notice I didn’t say softer or quieter—just different) approach—is called for. I’m …
Sharing Great News
A few months ago, I shared that I was a 2016 ACFW Genesis (Double) Semi-Finalist. Today I’d like to share more great news. I received word that I finaled in both categories I entered! I now move into the finalist stage of ACFW’s Genesis Contest. I’m humbled and ohh so blessed to have advanced in this prestigious contest. To have …
WELCOME to Free-For-All Friday
Ahh. Another week down. We made it! Here in the Ozarks we’ve gone from a lengthy stretch of clouds and rain to warmth and bright sunshine. As always, things change quickly in our neck of the woods. It keeps us hopping. On Monday, darling daughter and I made a quick trip to her future home. College. Oh, my coffee! I …
How Writers Can Use Pinterest
A few weeks ago, you may remember I joined Pinterest. My opinion? I love it. As with anything new there’s a bit of a learning curve, but for the most part, Pinterest is fairly easy to navigate and get the hang of. Although I’m late to the Pinterest party, I’m glad I waited to join. As I said in my …
How Will YOU Make a Difference?
I’ve always been a lover of the underdog. Social class holds no bearing. I cheer for the less fortunate. I’d rather encourage than cast aspersions. I believe my tendency to root for society’s “forgotten” influenced my decision to enter a helping profession many years ago. Seeing the invisible without regard to who they were, where they’d come from, or where others …
Happy, Relaxing Weekend
There’s more rain on the horizon where I’m at today, but as the thunder rolls and the sky darkens, I’m curled up in my writing cave crafting and polishing. As five o’ clock approaches, I wanted to wish you a Happy, relaxing weekend! Many of you will travel over this Memorial holiday. Some will have cookouts and spend time with …
Sometimes… We Cling
Thanks, friend, for extending grace last week as I took an unscheduled blog break. I’ll be blunt. I’m exhausted! I’m in cling mode. I’m clinging to those things that matter. Those things that have the highest priority just now. One of those things is my time. Now that our youngest has graduated from high school, there are new demands on …
Stop By for the Fun
After almost three inches of rain in two days, I think we’re about to catch a respite. *breaks out pom-poms* Yaaay. We may see sunshine later. (Grocery store, here I come!) I know. Writers’ lives are so exciting. Seriously, since I’m knee-deep in various projects, I’ll be brief today. Here’s what’s going on in my world: My toes are finally …
I’ve Joined Pinterest
I was sucked into the vortex yesterday. After years of resisting, I finally joined Pinterest. Hooray! Let me just say, I didn’t join on a whim or because I needed yet one more time-suck to my day. I joined Pinterest as a creative outlet and as a way to organize thoughts and ideas pertinent to future stories. And yes—friends have …