First, let me get the biggest thought out of the way. We’re getting close to the half-way point and, if you’re out there slinging words onto the page, let me just say: Keep it up, you’re doing great! Whatever your word count is currently, or will eventually be …
The year is winding down. It might not appear that way, but I can feel it in my bones. Right now, outside my window, is a pretty-near perfect Michigan autumn day and all I can feel is…tired. I’m just about spent. I’m feeling worn down to the nub, and I’m ready for 2016 to be …
What are you waiting for? Seriously. What are *you* waiting for? More importantly: Why are you *Waiting*? Go do it. Do it today – right now. You won’t ever be “Ready”. The “Perfect” time won’t ever come. The perfect time is right now. Why? Because right now is the only time you’ve got. You may think …
It’s been a rough week. Ok, that’s a bit of an understatement, but I’ll let it stand. My sister is recovering from surgery to repair a badly broken leg. I’ve got a friend in a medically induced coma. I’m not going to get into details, but both are several states away and, even if I …
When I was first asked if I wanted to participate in the #HoldOntoTheLight blog campaign, I hopped on immediately. Treatment for depression, suicide prevention, domestic violence intervention, PTSD, bullying prevention, and other mental health issues are all serious things. Real things that need to be recognized. Things that we all need to …
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Before I get into today’s post, I’ve got an Announcement of Awesomeness: I am fortunate enough to be a part of an amazing online writers group. We call ourselves the Roaring Writers and, today, we are launching our own writing website – to which I will be a regular contributor. You can find it here: …
So… A few weekends ago… This happened: (Red 5 standing by…) A couple of days go… This happened… An author friend of mine posted on Facebook about having a few spare ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) and not knowing what to do with them. Another friend suggested a …
Perseverance. Perseverance is what helps you get back up when you’ve been knocked down. Perseverance is what keeps you going in the face of opposition, doubt, nay-sayers, mistakes, and (yes) success. I would argue that one of the most important parts in the development of a writer and…well anyone, really, is perseverance. This past …
Catching up This is going to be a brief post this week (assuming that it happens this week). The internet has been wonky and the “To-Do” list today has been looming, but I totally handled it. Like. A. Boss. Really. So, what have I been up to? Let me break it down for you. Chasing …
Passwords. Where I put my keys. Where I left my phone. Where I parked the car. What I went into a room for. That I’m alone when I’m speaking out loud. Song lyrics. That there’s bacon in the oven.* That I’ve still got coffee in my cup…and it’s gotten cold. To get up and move …