I just started writing the second book in the upcoming Wyoming Cowboys series. I had a strong grasp on the general plot before typing the opening line, but there were many things I didn't know (and still don't!) about the story. As I brainstormed possible scenes and reasons for them…
I recently revisited my For Writers page, and I realized I continue to use many of the writing tools I've written about in the past. That's why I'm sharing a few posts from the archives. I hope they help you with different aspects of your writing, too. Since it's…
It's March, which means soon I'll be living in T-shirts again. For a few years I've struggled to find comfortable tees that fit me well and are reasonably priced. This means the majority of my tees have been worn out. They're destined for the trash bin. If a…
In April 2015, I sat down in a Panera with a coffee and ginormous triple-chocolate cookie. I was exhausted. But I knew it was time to start the project I couldn't get off my mind. As many of my ideas begin, this one started while I'd been trying to fall…
I've been quiet on the blog. Last week I was sick, and I'm playing catch-up. With all the tasks piling up, I've let my desk get VERY messy. *sigh* Here's a picture of my work space. I think it's funny my Bible promise book fell on top of the chaos…
I am itching for spring! Itching for it, I tell you. We've had a gloriously mild winter. But...winter is still gloomy. Overcast skies, chilly temperatures, dead grass, no leaves or pretty flowers or any color to look at. So I'm sharing my Pinterest board with all things spring today. …
My husband and I have been watching a lot of movies at home lately. Last weekend we watched Inferno, the third installment of the Robert Langdon film series, loosely based on Dan Brown's books. I haven't read the books, so I can't tell you how the movies compare, and I'm not…
2017 has been a year of changes for me. Most of the changes have been little, but hey, small steps equal steady progress. One of the things I'm doing is tracking my progress in two areas. I created a year-at-a-glance spreadsheet that can be used for any goal. I'm tracking…
Happy Friday! It's an extra exciting day for me because I get to share the cover of my fifth book! Hometown Hero's Redemption is the final book in the Lake Endwell series. I've loved this fictional Michigan town so much. It's hard to say goodbye! This story is dear to me,…
Two weeks ago I was pushing hard to meet my daily and weekly goals. I had a book due, and I needed every minute to finish it. I had a three-hour window on the weekend where I was in another town with nothing to do, so I decided to revise a…