Stuck in the Hamster Wheel
Growing up, I had a number of different pets, including the lovable hamster. I enjoyed those furry little guys, but let’s be honest, there’s only so much you can do with a hamster. Watch it. Hold it for a few … Continued
The Right Way to Write
I’ve mentioned this before, but when I first made the decision to write a novel some seven or eight years ago, I started by attempting to make an outline. That’s what we learn in school, right? Outline before you write; … Continued
A Whole Lotta No
The general non-writing public (as well as a few novice writers) often share a common belief: that J.K. Rowling receiving twelve rejections for the Harry Potter series should be an immediate source of comfort for struggling writers. Um, not to … Continued
Leap of Faith
My blog post ideas can come from many places, but this one came to me when we took our kids to see Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse a couple weeks ago. Admittedly, I’m not a comic book fan. I don’t tend … Continued
Begin Again
It’s no secret that I’m a pretty big Taylor Swift fan. And I say that without an ounce of embarrassment or shame. I admire the girl–really. She’s a brilliant songwriter. She’s trendy. And she’s fun. If I were in my … Continued
The Bottom of the Iceberg
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
I’m Going Viral!
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
Love What You Love
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
The Problem with Someday
“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
Back 2 School
For the past two weeks, I’ve been experiencing déjà vu and beginning-of-school jitters all at once. You see, I’m back in the classroom. Temporarily, at least. I’m doing a long-term sub assignment for a teacher who’s on maternity leave. True, I’ve … Continued