Today has been a long days journey into night…. a good day, work, talking with friends, making sure the dogs got plenty of exercise…. Then out in yard, weeding the garden, checking the plants, watering, and ending up soaked in sweat from the heat and humidity. Long hot shower… laying on the bed contemplating life., […]
It’s been awhile since my last post, but sometimes life gets in the way, and you have to attend to other things. My goal is to continue this online journey. Though for tonight, I will just share some rambling thoughts… I have always loved traveling on trains. Somehow they just draw me deep into the […]
As with all things in life, it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind. It may appear that I am very slow in accomplishing my goals, but I will never be a book a year author. My goal is not to rush through and push out a new book, rather it’s to let it grow […]
Conflict… not something we want to deal with in our daily lives, but it’s there, slithering along like a snake waiting to attack us when we least expect it. Is the conflict in our lives as intricate as that which the characters in a novel experience? Probably even more so, although we don’t spell it […]
What grace we are given to live each day, to touch others’ lives, and to be touched by the lives of those around us. The Christmas season is always a time of reflection for me. How did I make a difference in the lives of my family, my friends, or even of strangers whose paths […]
I wanted to express my extreme gratitude to all the men and women who serve and have served in our armed forces. You are remembered and respected not only on Veterans’ Day, but everyday. It feels inadequate to merely say, “Thank you for your service”, so I will add thank you for my freedom, for […]
There’s just something about music that deeply touches my soul. I’ve often been asked about my writing style, and one of the sparks that generates writing within me comes from listening to and singing songs that “tell stories”. There are so many songwriters that have touched my soul with their beautiful words and music. Their […]
In my other life… or one of them at least… I am striving to accomplish several goals as an author. I have two published novels that have done well in the local marketplace, but I am trying to reach the global market. As in all things, this is a hard goal to reach alone, so […]
There’s nothing like that tingle… that intense feeling of excitement that flows over and through you when a new character is “born”. For weeks, a subtle idea hides deep in your subconscious; swimming around and trying to break free. And then at the most unexpected moment, he or she appears… right there on the page […]
September is slipping away, and I know I haven’t posted in several weeks. My journey this month included a treasured trip to New York City with my daughter. We enjoyed a whirlwind of activities as we breathed in all the amazing sights and sounds that define NYC. We were also blessed with cool, comfortable days […]
So…You Want to Write a Book 