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…
Creative Sessions = Dedicated time to problem solve, plot, explore ideas. In the past two weeks I've read two nonfiction books that made a big impact on me. The first was The Wright Brothers by David McCullough and the second was Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal…
Today Nicole Deese is graciously answering questions about her writing life. Nicole writes sweet romance novels, and I had the pleasure of meeting her at the ACFW conference this summer. Her new release, The Promise of Rayne, just released! Don't worry--I have all the links and info below. Let's get to it!…
This week has been really cool. I got new author pictures taken, my friend Constance Phillips and I were interviewed on a local television program, I'm gearing up for a HUGE book event this weekend AND I'm ordering pizza tonight! I know, I'm pinching myself, too! Pizza is my favorite! Haha!…
In between my DIY mani-pedi failure and attempting to make decorations for a book event this weekend, I read quite a few blogs this week. We won't discuss the mani-pedi thing, and I'll post pictures of the decor and event next week. But in the meantime, I'm sharing links to…
Laurie Tomlinson is hosting a pre-conference mix-and-mingle for the upcoming ACFW conference! Naturally, I'm 100% in for mixing and mingling. It's been a few years since I was able to attend the ACFW conference, so I'm extra excited to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. Laurie…
How do you take care of yourself as a writer? This is often referred to as writer self care. Have you heard that term? I have off and on over the years. Whenever I hear it, it brings to mind the following: Move around during the day to avoid the aches and…
Today Belle Calhoune is graciously answering questions about her writing life and giving away a paperback copy of her new book, Alaskan Reunion! Belle writes for Harlequin Love Inspired, and Alaskan Reunion is available in stores and online. Don’t worry, I have all the links and book info below! Let’s get to it. The Inside…
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You're writing a draft, loving the characters, debating about what should happen next, and you're feeling really good about your progress. It's almost the weekend, and you won't be able to write due to a jam-packed schedule. No problem. The writing is going…
On Saturday I was blessed to speak at Maumee Valley Romance Authors, Inc. My presentation was on how to create a production plan. I came up with these steps through trial and error last year. Since implementing my plan, I've blown away my personal deadlines, and for the first time I'm successfully…