Today I’m looking for one bright idea for a new book in the works. One quirky twist, weird trait, or particular place my character can visit. My random list of things continues to grow. Authors have strange minds. Some of us write about ordinary people, in extraordinary circumstances! I wonder if other people sit around …
Recently, I realized several things in my life crushed my plans, but what I perceived as a stop or stumbling block had actually been stepping stones to the next part of my journey. When the end of the chapter on raising my children came, I was lost. I felt like a helium balloon floating adrift …
The excitement of publishing my middle-grade chapter book, The Bomb Squad, overwhelms me this morning. There are still a few steps to complete before the release. Each step is a new adventure (translate this, learning something new and feeling confused half the time), so my emotions are all over the map. The final edit is …
. Approximately one year ago, I made a decision to write full-time. My energies were divided between a few different projects. Eventually, I focused on one particular story to make a concentrated effort to finish. The story began with a basic framework. Then it began to take shape after pitching this story to a few …
Exciting news for me this week. I moved forward in a writing contest for NYC Midnight’s 100-word challenge. To create a complete story or concept in 100 words proved to be more fun than I anticipated. The original group in the first round was over six thousand writers. The next round is down to sixteen …
It’s been a hectic few months for me! My puppers, Indy is the only one allowed to be lazy around our house. He’s a spoiled buddy for sure. The work on my manuscript continues in a different area now. Each step is a process to be learned. I want to put simple illustrations in, so …
This weekend my husband and I visited the Azalea Path Botanical Garden and Arboretum in southern Indiana. The beauty this amazing place has to offer is astounding. What began as a love for the outdoors and flowers became an attraction for people all over the country. Hundreds (if not thousands) of people visit every year. …
Lately, I’ve found that social media sites are filled with quotes and thoughts supposed to help you take steps forward. These quotes or sayings seem positive on the surface but mask a self-centered concept. In lots of relationships, we give more than we get. The Bible encourages us to live a life of sacrifice for …
The last few months have been a whirlwind of excitement for me. Each day I get up and learn new skills, some I never knew I would need! I always wondered what it would be like to write every day. To work toward the goal of publishing a children’s novel. Now I know. It’s been …
