December 8th 2021. I have written consistently over November but if you haven’t –no matter –the year isn’t done yet! You can still finish your writing year strong! Even with Southern California Edison cutting our power without warning (yes … Read More
Optimism or pessimism: which drives your character? I have always been an optimist. Even in the most difficult of times, loss of my father, my dog, my health, I have always looked toward the light. I have searched for the … Read More
Where did I go? Funny that this “vanishing act” post follows my “imposter syndrome” post. This one is about self care and family time. Honestly, I have been working on my book but I also had a full house. Both … Read More
The holiday weekend is over so it is time to recommit to writing. . Summer is still going strong…with long days and warm nights so it is time to make use of that extra daylight My mom fertilizes her roses … Read More
Change Your Book Venue I know I know! What the heck does she mean “Change your book venue?” I am not talking about where you write. Though shaking that up a bit can help too. I am talking about … Read More
Stuck? We’ve all been there. The scene isn’t working and you know it. You are stuck on a scene and seeking a way out. You may know what needs to occur (like I did this week) but hate the way … Read More
Can we just chat for a minute? If you have followed me for a bit you know that I don’t believe in writer’s block. I seem to suffer from the other side of the equation. I have too many ideas! … Read More
I don’t believe in writer’s block. But I did get stuck this week. I am writing a middle grade book. This book is for a 9-12 year old reader who could be as young as 6 or 7 or as … Read More
I got rejected last week. Wait, let me rephrase that, My current WIP got rejected last week. I had worked on this book consistently for the past two years. It had been edited once for me by an amazing writer … Read More