I took my twin boys out driving the other day. Twin A had a really good day. Twin B had a fairly off day. As twins their dynamic is always fascinating. They compete with each other and it serves them well. They work hard to edge out each other out. However, they also have a…
Are You Disrespectful of Your Readers or Fellow Writers?
Do you really care about your readers? Do you care about the writers and/or readers who attend your conferences, workshops, and author readings? Let’s find out. Everyone has an opinion. That’s good. Life would be miserably boring if we all thought alike. There would be no differences. It’s why politics is such a hot-bed…
Four Magazines You Never Knew Existed
Sometimes when searching the internet I stumble across some bizarre things. Case in point: These four magazines. THE OFFICIAL MEETING FACILITIES GUIDE – OMFG I don’t doubt that there are people in need of tips on facilitating meetings, but the title? Oy Vey!
My “Go-To” Writing Books
We all have books we go back to time and time again. We have our fiction pile, our non-fiction pile, and our craft pile. Today, I’m sharing my favorite “go-to” pile of writing books. In no particular order I present:
Lists I Love, Part 3: The Bill of Rights
You can view the first two lists I love at these links: List 2: Rules of the Rebellion and List 1: The Ten Commandments This week’s list is The Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights encompasses the first ten amendments to the Constitution. So yes, if you made fun of Trump for his 11th amendment,…
Part Two: Lists I Love – Rules of the Rebellion
Last week I posted the number one list I love – you can find it Here. This week, I’m swooning over this list by Steve Kamb who wrote Level Up Your Life (link will take you to Amazon because I thoroughly believe everyone needs this). It’s kind of self-help meets rules for life meets tough…
Lists I Love, Part One: The Ten Commandments
Lists I Love, Part One: The Ten Commandments I’m a list lover so I figured “why not share some of my favorite lists of all time?” starting with the Ten Commandments. A little background: I believe in God. I’m not some psycho religious fanatic like Carrie’s mother (Stephen King’s book, Carrie). I do try to…
Creepy and Cool Twins
When I discovered I was pregnant with twins I did what most people do: Freaked the heck out and then got busy researching anything and everything I could about twins. In all that research I learned creepy, cool, and bizarre twin stuff.
Value the Small Things
My husband and I had to switch vehicles a few days ago. I drive a truck since I’m usually hauling a crew of boys around (and because, truth be told, I love the truck and its horn). My husband drives a little wagon perfect for decent gas mileage and getting in and out of tight…
I Shot the Gate Keeper and I Don’t Know Where to Hide the Body
Put the phone down, don’t call S.W.A.T., let me explain.