Dear Fellow Creators, It is so important in times that make us ponder our mortality to keep the good things present, or if possible, to bring them to the forefront of our lives. As creators, it’s essential to actively cultivate an appreciation for the wonder of life, a sense of humor, a foundation of gratitude,…
Wondering Where Your Time Goes? Here Are 5 Helpful Habits for Creators Habits are big internet business, and there are plenty of reasons for this. One of the reasons is that lots of people want to make their lives better, fuller, and happier. Writers and creatives of all stripes are always looking for ways to…
Today is a little different, friends. To start, let me just say that my desk is a little hard to find at the moment. With the thesis revisions, the homestead planning and records, and the tax deadline looming, my desk (and the surrounding office, to be honest) is piled up with books, filing that hasn’t…
When you’re working hard to get a creative career up and running, and things just don’t seem to be moving at the pace you expect, things can seem futile. What can you do when it seems like things are going nowhere fast, and you just don’t feel creative? What if all you want to do…
(This post does not contain affiliate links. The links in this post are there strictly to help you find these events.) This month there are a few great things in the works. First, on the 19th, is the Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers. I will be there to help out with a panel on…
A few months ago, Hubby and I bought a piece of land. Two and a half acres on which to build our dream homestead. The house was in really bad shape, but the land was worth the asking price, so we bought it, deciding to build a shop to store our stuff in while we…
Well, 2019 is a year of change for me, apparently. Every year has been so far. This February my lovely Dad died, leaving Tom and I in the interesting position of seeking a new place to live. I mean, we’re okay. We will be able to move soon, and without too much financial disruption. It…
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To those who follow me on Facebook, this won’t come as much of a surprise, but it’s finally here! The long-awaited sequel to Bone Sliver is almost ready, and I have the cover! It’s a one-of-a-kind, not mass produced, designed by me. I could say it was nothing, but really, it took kind of a…
With the approach of autumn, my life has once again taken some amazing new turns. Those who follow me on social media know that I finished my BA in English this year, and was accepted into an MFA program. I just finished my first 10-day residency and met the most amazing group of people,…
