Just Checking In

Hello, everyone and Happy Halloween! As I'm sure you've noticed, my postings over the last few weeks have been sporadic. Well, there's a good reason for this. I've been busy packing and organizing for our family's big move. After traveling over 1200 miles with three kids, two cats, and a lizard, we are now in … Continue reading Just Checking In

Life (And Other Obstacles to Writing Your Novel)

Despite my vow to blog three times a week, I've already skipped a couple of days. It's almost the end of January, and I haven't done much writing either. I have some pretty good excuses for falling behind (horrific dental work, broken laptop charger, kids, life, etc). There's always something that gets in the way … Continue reading Life (And Other Obstacles to Writing Your Novel)

Extraordinary

Fantasy and paranormal novels tell tales of the extraordinary. The hero gains magical powers or obtains a gift others do not possess. The heroine embarks upon a life-or-death mission and finds her inner strength while on her quest. There is adventure, romance, and mystery. And, there is always an event that defines the main character, … Continue reading Extraordinary

Not Nice

What does it mean to be a 'nice' person? What does 'nice' really mean? Am I a nice person? I don't know. I like children and animals. They seem to like me. I don't kick people. I open doors for others. I smile at babies. But, does that make me nice? I wish I were … Continue reading Not Nice

The Fear of Flying

Flying in an airplane is the least of my worries. My biggest fear is change. Flying away from life as I know it and barreling toward a new existence. There is no adventure without risk. It's difficult to put everything on the line, to decide to leave the known in search of the unknown. What … Continue reading The Fear of Flying