A decade ago when I got serious about writing, I found these amazing blogs by authors who shared tips and advice. I learned so much about the craft of writing, how to network, what to look for in a critique partner, the whole "build a platform" hoopla, as well as…
This year I set some pretty high personal and professional goals. With all the striving came setbacks, and I thought I'd share a few with you. Granted, the year is still young, so who knows what the rest of 2017 will bring? I'm pushing hard for my goals no matter…
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…
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…
Do you set reading goals for yourself each year? I've always been an avid reader, so setting goals for reading books comes naturally to me. Last year, my goal was 50 books, and I ended up at 53. I added more Christian living books as well as several business/productivity books to…
Although I gave up New Year's resolutions years ago, when January rolls around I usually take some time to think about my life. What worked well the previous year? What didn't? In what areas have I slipped into poor habits? What habits are improving my life? I also think…
I hope you are enjoying this holiday season! As much as I adore Christmas, I can't ignore the fact my Facebook feed tugs my heart. Not everyone is happy and jolly right now, and that's okay. You might be struggling. Health scares, job problems, relationship troubles, money issues, grief,…
On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... It's Day 8 of the #12DaysofChristmas giveaway! If you haven't heard of it, ten inspirational authors joined forces to shower readers with gifts! Each day a new gift is added, which means the prizes are growing. Woohoo! …
Fall is always fun for entertainment. There are new shows on TV, a few books I couldn't fit into my summer schedule, and summer blockbusters coming out on DVD. With the weather getting wet and cooler, I don't mind settling inside for entertainment. Friday Five: Books &…