CREATE. WRITE. THRIVE.
It’s been just a smidge over one month since we launched my novel, Waiting for Jacob. (I say “we” because it was definitely a team effort. And that’s a post for another day, because my launch team deserves their own … Continued
Spring weather is slow to arrive this year. We woke up to delicate snow flurries this morning. But despite winter’s lingering grasp, the signs of spring are all around: the greening of the grass, the birds belting out their sincerity, … Continued
Do you have a penpal? I do, and she’s incredible. At 92, she’s proud to maintain correspondence with 28 penpals! I met her nearly 20 years ago, while I was living on Chincoteague Island for the summer. We lost … Continued
Do you have a room where you can create? Aside from becoming an early bird, finding the space to write was what made the most difference in my work. Before, I shared a small home office with Mr. Smith. (Do … Continued
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the holiday can bring its fair share of disappointment. Grocery aisles of pink balloons, cards, chocolate boxes and roses can accentuate the loneliness we all feel at times. Chronic loneliness is a different beast. An article … Continued
So you’ve signed up to do NaNoWriMo — fantastic! You’ve determined your approach. Now, for some damage control. At some point in the month of November, you are going to question yourself. Why would you have registered for this punishment … Continued
The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air (Actually, it’s sweaty and humid and hot, but a chill is coming…hopefully!), the days are getting shorter… I know what you’re thinking: it’s NaNoWriMo season! So, dust off your … Continued
It’s October! Also known as #NaNoPrepMo !! This will be the first year in a long time I won’t be joining the wordy hordes in “Thirty Days of Literary Abandon”. I’m sad, but also super excited. The reason I won’t … Continued
I’m going to get angry comments on this one… I am bowing out of Pumpkin Spice Season. I know — it’s the new American September holiday. See that leaf tinged with orange? Pumpkin spice. Foggy morning? Pumpkin spice. Is it … Continued
What scares you? I’m not talking about worries for family safety or the irrational freakiness of a nightmare. I mean, what makes your heart race and your mouth go dry? What makes you anxious to even entertain the thought … Continued