• My Favorite (Writing) Quote

    I recently gave a presentation to a group of high school students about being a self-published author. It hit the highlights of self-publishing, what it is, how it works and its pros and cons. Considering it was the first time I’ve spoken in front of a group of anyone who isn’t A) related to me…

  • When technology fails

    I’ve been on a roll with technology failures the last month or so. It’s taken the wind out of my sails. Sometimes, it seems like everything is harder than it is supposed to be. It all started with the audiobook version of My Best Mistake – Tasha’s Story. I found a great vendor who handles…

  • Polar opposites

    While I was on the treadmill this morning, something hit me. Not literally – though that has happened before thanks to someone’s water bottle flying out of his hand. No, what hit me was the advice I’d heard from two different podcasters. Let me set the stage: I am in the car a lot –…

  • Short Stories or Novels?

    Hope your holiday season is going well. I have a few more presents to purchase, and then I can kick back and relax until Christmas!  Just kidding! Sort of. Even though the presents are (mostly) wrapped, dinner plans are made and Christmas music is playing as I type, I’m not relaxing. I’m writing! My latest…

  • What’s on your reading list?

    I’d love your suggestions on what you are reading. I’ll update you on what I am currently reading here. I usually have two books going at once: a paperback and an e-book. The e-book gets accessed at all times of the day, whenever I am waiting on a kiddo or sitting at an appointment. I…