Reading, Writing, & Horses
One of my favorite gifts to receive are books. What can I say? I love to read. Likewise, I love to give books as holiday/birthday gifts to others, too. Even if someone isn’t a huge reader, you can always find … Continued
I’ll be the first to admit it. My experience with actual icebergs is severely lacking. Practically everything I know about these humongous chunks of ice comes from Titanic (one of my all-time favorite love stories). But. . . if that movie taught us … Continued
You know what’s really freaky? I’m almost finished with the first draft of my fifth book. Holy cow, guys. It wasn’t too long ago that I was questioning if I could finish one book, never mind five! It’s a pretty … Continued
When it comes to Twitter, I usually feel like an awkward teenager just trying to figure out how to fit in and not trip over my shoe laces. I participate in writing prompt games almost daily. I make random comments … Continued
Every once in a while you’ll visit a place that just leaves you in awe–a place that makes you believe there is such a thing as magic after all. I’m not exactly a world traveler, but I’ve now visited two … Continued
I’ll let you in on a little secret: Until last year, I never much cared for the country singer, Luke Bryan. Ok, so actually, his songs annoyed the crap out of me–so much so that I’d change the station if … Continued
“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” ~Maya Angelou I remember hearing this quote in relation to teaching some time ago, and it really had … Continued
If you’re a writer, then you may be well aware that it’s time for one of the biggest contests for novelists again–Pitchwars! I learned about the contest after attending a writing conference and meeting the fabulous Brenda Drake a few years … Continued
“I’ve always wanted to write a book. Hopefully, I’ll have time someday. . .” How often have I heard this phrase? You’ve probably heard it, too. All too often, we push the things we really want (or know we need … Continued
I’ve written before on how important it is to step out of your comfort zone–to be on the lookout for ways you can stretch yourself as a writer or person. I still believe this to be wholeheartedly true. Growth almost … Continued