You save all year for this special conference that you hope will teach, inspire, rejuvenate and restore confidence in your writing. These events aren’t cheap so squeezing every possible idea, session and banquet in, can feel like a rush to the finish line. I compare it to working in a two-week Vacation Bible School, without [..Read more]
Of course, I love chocolate Easter bunnies and those oh so delicious Hershey kisses in pastel foils. I can’t resist giving those stuffed animals a rub or hug, all the while pretending they are for the kiddos in my life. The jelly beans are always a temptation and the words, “just one more” is appropriate [..Read more]
Writing conferences, to me, are the best thing since sliced bread. It is what propelled me to believe in myself and that just maybe, I could do this crazy thing called writing. Everyone writes. EVERYONE! Maybe it is a report for work, school, your business, a note to your child’s teacher, an email or letter [..Read more]
March Author Birthday Some of us are Trekkies; you know those nerdy folks who love all things Star Trek. And yes, don’t be alarmed, Star Wars is kind of a religion at our house. Both of those enterprises (no pun intended…but it is funny) provide hours of entertainment for millions of people, not only in [..Read more]
In 2013 I released my first book, An Unlikely Hero. Here it is 2019 and I have written 8 novels, 3 children’s books and one nonfiction marketing book. Through the years I’ve been blessed to meet many wonderful and talented authors who have offered advice and helped in my progress. It is sometimes a lonely [..Read more]
We will be talking about character development and how this affects your story. Think about the character below and how you would describe him. Who is he? Where is he from? How would you feel if confronted by such a person? Jot down a few words that will help the reader know more about him. [..Read more]
When you think about traveling in the United States you are not so concerned about what to do if one of the children get sick, you have a flat tire or perhaps you are involved in some kind of accident. We know to contact AAA or call 911, go to Urgent Care, an emergency room, [..Read more]
The holidays side-tracked the adventure in Africa. I posted about the holidays just like everyone else on the planet. I don’t know about you but by January I’m looking at the Hallmark Channel like it’s Satan spawn. Keep in mind this is coming from someone whose favorite Christmas movie is Die Hard with Bruce Willis. [..Read more]
If you are like me, after Christmas my wallet is pretty empty and all those sales just keep calling me. I figured you were the same way. Most of my money went for gifts for my family and treats for the big day. Each year I like to reward myself with a little something for [..Read more]
Christmas is upon us. You’ve finished your shopping, wrapped the gifts, planned the menu and cleaned the house. Ahh. Perfect. Wait a minute. You just talked to your sister-in-law and she mentioned how much she enjoyed those house shoes you got her last year. Then you remember you got the same gift this year. Mom [..Read more]