When news reports of the coronavirus initially surfaced, I couldn’t conceive how widespread this disease would become. I thought it was another flu-like illness that could be bad, but would eventually run its course. Now we know that early assumptions were wrong. Because COVID-19 is something we’ve never seen before, aspects of it remain a mystery. It’s clear that this …
Good Things and an Update
I haven’t blogged since November. While I’ve missed our weekly visits, I found it necessary to step away for a while to focus on writing, deadlines, and family obligations. Over the years, I’ve come to recognize things I must relegate to the back burner for a season. Blogging’s one of those things. You may remember my father is in the …
Back-to-School and August Update
Hi friend ~ It’s back-to-school over our way! That’s right—we moved college gal back to the dorm last weekend, and like many of you, we’re in another season of transition. Whew. Who knew back-to-school month could be so exhausting? We’re now in the readjustment phase. Our baby chick is settled again on campus, and my husband and I have resumed …
Join Us for the 2018 Mountain Brook Ink Holiday Blog Tour
Today I’m so excited to announce Mountain Brook Ink’s 2018 holiday blog tour! MBI’s holiday blog tour begins this Sunday, October 28th, with posts scheduled daily through Wednesday, November 21st. (Click-to-Tweet) During the tour, Mountain Brook Ink authors will spread holiday cheer through stories, memories, and traditions. Blog stops will feature a different MBI author each day and there will …
March… Spring Cleaning and an Update
Ahh… Spring. The perfect time to shift gears and shake off the dust. After recent rain and flooding in the Ozarks, I’m speaking figuratively about the dust, but the month of March always brings a sense of relief. Winter’s almost behind us (*fingers crossed*) and we’re a hair’s breath away from all things green and glorious. (My condolences if you’re …
Thanksgiving Gratitude: 10 Goodies to Make You Smile
Ahh… Thanksgiving. The time of year when scents of roast turkey and pumpkin pie beckon. The season we give thanks and express gratitude for blessings and good things. As a child, I’m pretty sure the bounty enthralled more than other blessings. When we’re kids, it’s difficult to see beyond immediate gratification, especially, when tantalizing aromas entice and appeal. As we …
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 …
What Givers Realize
I’m a giver. It’s not something I intentionally set out to do. I think it’s just part of my DNA. Giving is something that challenges me to be a better person. It blesses others, and in turn, blesses me. I don’t know that I always feel like giving. Although inherent for some, I believe it’s a trait we must hone. …
Office Re-Do Update
Gracious! Friday, already? Yay! I don’t know about you, but Friday is the highlight of my week. Especially this week. I’ve had appointments every day, and I’m ready for some down time. Except… do writers ever really “do” downtime? You may remember (a few months ago) I told you about my office re-do. Well, I’m still in the midst of it. …
The Wild and Wonderful Writing Journey
It’s no secret. Writers are an interesting bunch. We study folks. We rarely keep regular hours. We craft, plot, and create in the oddest places. To non-writers, what we do may look like child’s play. Sometimes, we may hear insensitive comments or careless criticisms. Only we–the creators of our art–know the truth. We understand that writing is hard work. It …
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