So far on this blog, I’ve devoted my time and energy to talking about my writing career, which has been my main focus these last three years. Earlier this fall, however, I decided to embark on another career path — that of a certified yoga instructor. Being a yoga teacher […]
Travel blog!
Another trip around the sun…
Impossible to believe, but here we are in November once again. I always feel introspective this time of year. Maybe because we’re sliding into the holidays and the home stretch of another calendar year. Maybe because I’m thinking about Thanksgiving and all of the many blessings for which I’m ridiculously […]
Technology is great … when it works
So since I started this blog at the beginning of my fiction-writing journey in February of 2016, I’ve taken great pride and care to post regularly. By “regularly” I’m pretty much shooting for once a month. It’s served as a place to share ideas and news about my successes and […]
And now for something completely different…
So I’ve started a new project that is completely out of my comfort zone. It’s not even in women’s fiction, which has been my go-to genre for years. We were on vacation in Florida a few weeks ago, and I got a crazy idea for a young adult novel. What […]
Success is not a limited commodity
I have this love/hate relationship with Twitter. Recently connected with the #WritingCommunity, my number of followers and interactions has grown exponentially. (So has the amount of time I spend aimlessly scrolling through my feed, but that’s another story for another time.) I love being able to connect with other writers, […]
Oh, Christmas cards…
This morning I finished my stack of Christmas cards. Putting that last stamp on that last envelope felt like crossing the finish line at the end of a marathon. It might sound ridiculous to have such a love-hate relationship with holiday greeting cards, because the painful process is totally self-induced. […]
The forgotten zen of progress
For many, the word “progress” is just the root of the word “progressive,” which makes them think of their car insurance. Today, though, I was thinking about progress on a deeper level; it really can be a powerful force. We are all on a journey — whether it is personal, […]
Recipes galore!
As a frequent contributor to Green Bay Area Moms Blog, I recently put together a sample list of weeknight meals that my family loves. And since my girls helped plan the menu, I’m guaranteed not to get any protests at mealtime. For most of the meals, I was able to […]
I didn’t think it would hurt this much
Part of being a writer means developing a thick skin along with your writing skills. Rejection is an inevitable part of the business; I get that. Agents need to be particular about who they represent and should only sign on to projects that have a good shot of being published. […]
But in all things, persistence
My brother gave me a framed photo of that inspirational quote years ago for Christmas. Not going to lie, it brought me to tears. Running has been part of my life since I was just a kid. I haven’t always been consistent with my training; this summer, for example, I’ve […]