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“The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” an American proverb of discontent. Americans need a proverb to exclaim their discontent? Who’s surprised by this? Let’s take a moment to consider how that grass got so green anyway. Afterward, some words will encourage us to be content and offer a mindset …
In the new publishing paradigm, some authors seek editors at small houses instead of an agent. If you want to walk the traditional path (like me), the best idea is still to find an agent to represent you. Even though the number of agents is high, finding the perfect fit for you and your work …
In the world of authorial experience, I’m still a newbie. One published short story, an independently published novella and a contract for another short story: those are my publishing credits. As for writing, though, I’ve had a long and arduous journey. And I’ve written close to a half-million words since doing this “writing thing” full-time. …
#BePositivein2015 is my annual focus. If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve been barraged with posts having this hashtag or something like #Positiveattitude. Does that mean I haven’t said a negative word all year? Or that all my thoughts have been positive and uplifting? I won’t dare God to send a lightning bolt my way …
To Get Me To You by Kait Nolan My rating: 5 of 5 stars This romance gets a solid 4.8 out of 5 stars from me. Nolan writes in a way that draws me into the story. Even though these character experiences were far out of my realm of experience, I felt them. I believed …
My youngest son, recent college graduate, swears he doesn’t have to apply for jobs. “It’s who you know, Mom.” In writing, I’ve discovered, this adage is also true. Not that I agree my son should sit around waiting for someone from his “network” to offer him a job, but I see that in the world …
Write. Rewrite. Edit. Revise. Edit. Polish. Repeat. Any writer worth reading after will tell you the creative process of writing is more often about the concerted effort of perfecting previously written words. To that end, I have a library of books on the subject. I follow blogs of respected authors who address pitfalls. If you’re …
I’ve read the entire Judgment of Six series (four books) without coming up for air. Well, except when I had to wait for a new book to be released. I’m still waiting for Isabelle’s story – and to find out how the six special human girls are going to stop the bad guys. I’m sure …
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These blues have little to do with sitting on uncomfortable bleacher seats for two hours. I’ve never sat comfortably through a single graduation ceremony. I think a stiff backside is a requirement. As usual, the robes were black, so no actual “blues” there. Maybe it was just a rough day because the sun smiled on …
May 5th and Reflections from a Pondering Heart is being released into the wide world of readers. Today, I’m offering readers of my blog a chance to win a copy of the book. I will give one eBook copy and one print copy (signed, of course) to randomly drawn commenters on today’s post. Now, for …