Start Your Dream with “Pretend”

Cynthia Herron Positive Thinking 4 Comments

Hello, all! This is an updated post, but one I think you’ll enjoy. Like other little girls, I often played “pretend.” I dreamed I was a princess, a Barbie, a mermaid, or a teacher. It changed from day-to-day. Between the ages of seven and eight, something else stirred within me. I realized I wanted to tell stories, too. I don’t know that I …

The Characteristic Dreamers Have in Common

Cynthia Herron Snippets of Life 6 Comments

Like other little girls, I often played “pretend.” I dreamed I was a princess, a Barbie, a mermaid, or a teacher. It changed from day-to-day. Between the ages of seven and eight, something else stirred within me. I realized I wanted to tell stories, too. I don’t know that I thought about it in terms of “writing.” I just thought it would be fun …

A Double Rainbow Kind of Week

Cynthia Herron Writing, Writing Christian Fiction 12 Comments

This week is undoubtedly going to be one of the busiest I’ve had in a while, but it’s also going to be a very exciting time, as well. For those navigating the path to publishing, we all realize that there are necessary steps in attaining our goals. I’ve mentioned these before: Become involved with local and national writing organizations. Affiliation with …

Calm After the Storm

Cynthia Herron Writing 10 Comments

My heart is heavy as I write today’s brief post. Last evening, folks in nearby Joplin and the surrounding areas were hit by tornadoes and severe storms.  You may have seen part of the television coverage if you’ve tuned in to your news this morning.  Since our own little neck of the woods was hit twice within the last seven years, we’ve seen firsthand the …