I started blogging in 2011. Today marks my 456th blog post. Whew! (It’s fun. It. Is. Work!) At first I experimented with a five-day-per-week schedule, as well as various other formats, but eventually I settled into a MWF blogging groove. That could change again someday; I re-evaluate my options every six months or so. Though writing novels is my first …
As another week winds to a close, I’m keeping this blog post short today, friends. It’s a busy time. I’m working on a new manuscript, I’m reorganizing my office ( yes, still), and I’m planning a “Sweet 16” birthday party. Whew! This gal’s tired! Maybe you’re tired, too. Perhaps, you are experiencing hardship today. You’re physically ill. You’re burnt out. …
Our time is important. During the past three years I’ve blogged about the subject on several occasions. In one of my favorite posts, I tackled this elephant head on. If you’re a writer, a creative, or someone struggling with time management issues, please don’t miss this post. You may identify. I’m not sure why, but time is a hot button …
I’m a people-watcher. As part of my creative process, I study folks at the coffee shop, the grocery store, and the mall. Really, wherever I go my radar’s on high alert. I never know what I might see (or hear). I once saw a man blowing bubbles at a stop light. Not from bubble gum, but from a little red …
Don’t you just love talking about mistakes—especially when they’re not yours? Admit it. There’s something strangely comforting about other people’s blunders. I think part of it stems from relief. Relief we’re not the only ones who goof and relief that at least this time it wasn’t us. Now, that’s not to say we don’t feel bad for the bungler. In …
I think all of us can pinpoint times in life that are punctuated by craziness. Job stress, illness, and unforeseen events are just a few examples of what can happen in a heartbeat. And if we’re already exhausted, it doesn’t take much to topple our walls of resolve. The farther I go in the writing process, I realize just how …
Good Morning! (Or afternoon or evening depending on your time zone). I hope you had a restful (and chocolate-filled) weekend. If you didn’t, stay tuned for some encouraging thoughts. =) You may remember that last week was a bit of a challenge for me. I dealt with cell phone problems most of the week and the stress caused me to …
Toward the end of each week, I dance a semi-jig in my office. I put away the past and anticipate new beginnings. My mood changes. My soul feels lighter. I’m on the downhill swing! By the time Thursday afternoon rolls around, I’m already feeling the weekend. When Friday comes I’m almost giddy. (Know what I’m talking about?) Fridays signal fun …
There are those crystal clear moments in life when we finally “get it.” We realize life’s too short not to pursue the things we love. (Here’s why.) Take writing, for instance. For years, I had to place my dream on hold for various reasons– another career path, having babies, raising babies, caring for an ill child, and the list goes …
“Does it seem more real now?” My eyes lingered on the teacher’s desk. “Sometimes. Other times, I can hardly believe it.” Our son’s hand glided across the row of hardbacks, scooting a few wayward titles back into a neat, organized row. How was it possible that he was still so young, and yet a lifetime had passed? The student, now …
