CREATE. WRITE. THRIVE.
Have you ever stood in the corner of a conference room full of strangers and wondered, “Now what?” Many writers are introverts, and jumping into the crowd at a conference can seem daunting and a little disorienting. But networking is … Continued
Sunday is Mother’s Day! Give Mom (and the other women who have mothered you) a gift she won’t expect: a memory box. One year, I was looking forward to lavishing my mom with attention on Mother’s Day. After … Continued
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
Who do you want to be one year from now? You, obviously. But what about the real you? Are you achieving your wildest, scariest, biggest goals? Or are you saving those for someday? While the year winds … Continued
Are you shopping for a writer? We’re coming up on the holidays, but whatever the gift-giving occasion, one thing’s for sure: writers can be difficult to read. (I know; I couldn’t help myself!) Here are a few ideas for gifts … 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