One of my new favorite views: the library where I spend 45 minutes, twice a week, working on my novel while Kyle is at karate class. One full wall of windows with giant oak trees that sparkle in the sun and cast shadows as it sets, either friendly or ominous depending on my mood. … [Read more...]
How to Start a Writers’ Group that Works
Belonging to a writers’ group keeps me writing. My group’s members have published two novels, several anthology entries, countless blog posts, news articles, short stories, and at least a thousand tweets. I have been a part of a small women’s writers’ group for about four … [Read more...]
Favorite Posts of 2016 and Happy New Year!
There are three reasons I'm sitting down to gather my Favorite Posts of 2016 right now: I miss my blog! I haven't posted since November, and if I wait one more day, December will go by with no post! And then there goes the year. I want to continue the "favorite posts" … [Read more...]
The Sign
In my last post I told you about how I was considering two different full time jobs. That turn of events was a big deal because I've been freelancing and working from home for several years, and the whole office job thing, being away from the kids after school, was big and scary … [Read more...]
Yes/Nope
My 20's were the age of Yes. Somewhere between then and now I lived through the age of Nope. Now what? Which way? Malibu Creek State Park, 2015 Over the years I've read a lot about the power of saying "No," how it's so...powerful, like you're taking charge of your life, … [Read more...]
