Dying is inevitable, but nobody wants to die, not really. Not when you’re five. Or when you’re twenty-two. Especially not when you’re thirty-six or forty-eight. Maybe in your nineties, even eighties, is that a good age to die? When you’re old and have lived a full life? Is there a… Continue reading
A mess. A beautiful mess. Once I share our mess, you may think differently. You may rant and judge, and that’s okay. Or, you may feel a release, shed tears, knowing you are not alone. I carried a baby in my tummy, read stories to her, sang lullaby’s, and wrote… Continue reading
“Mr. Dover thinks I’m fat.” Charlotte cried down the hallway, slamming her bedroom door. She let out a frustrating moan. “He gave me an 8th-grade boys cummerbund.” Her mom opened the bedroom door and peeked inside. “May I come in?” Charlotte buried her face into a ruffled pillow, flattening her… Continue reading
I received the second lesson from my writing coach. Feeling the pressure, I said, “I’m not sure if I can do this.” My husband looked confused. He responded, “How hard can it be? Just write a book and get it published.” Crushed, I walked away, ready to quit. What’s wrong… Continue reading
Spring forward into YOU! My heart leaps during spring. New life breaking forth around me, enjoying sunnier days and playful laughter. Time spent outside with family, friends, and myself. Listening to the birds chirping, even frogs croaking in a nearby pond, brings a smile to my face. My daughter rushes… Continue reading
Scrambled. No alarm needed, my brain produces thoughts and questions, dialogue and quirky characters, publishing avenues, and marketing plans in my sleep until I stand to my feet at 4:00 AM and drag my body toward the coffee pot. I hit the button and hold the handle, waiting for the… Continue reading
Three days prior to attending the Mountainside Marketing Conference, I questioned if I should go—the money, the timing, and the necessity. Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook how to’s, KLOUT scores, marketing, book launch, and branding, did I really need to know all the latest marketing tools? It was unexpected. Unexpected. Witnessing… Continue reading
Why am I writing? If for any other reason than to bring glory to Christ…it is selfish ambitions. And those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God—Galatians 5:19-21 Dear God, Guard my heart against selfish ambitions. Help me to surrender all my hopes and dreams, laying… Continue reading
