I've been nominated for the second time (or third and fourth, depending on how you look at it) for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. On January 20th, I was nominated by Tallulah Rose and Virginia Nelson. This time around, I've been nominated by my good friend Melanie Dent, author of the popular Lynchcliffe Chronicles, and by … Continue reading Very, Very Inspiring!
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Can You Afford an Attorney? Can You Afford Not to Hire One?
Attorneys are expensive. Few of us starving writers can afford to hire one, but when faced with a publishing contract, can you afford NOT to hire an attorney? Before I get into the meat of this post, I want to make a few things very clear: I am not qualified to give legal advice. (That's … Continue reading Can You Afford an Attorney? Can You Afford Not to Hire One?
A Room of Her Own
Virginia Woolf said, "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." Well, obviously everyone needs money, but I believe the need for personal space is a necessity for any writer. Perhaps this is true for any creative person. Whether you write poetry, paint, scrapbook, or cross … Continue reading A Room of Her Own
A Little Help?
As an author and a blogger, my personal life often bleeds into my writing. Out of respect for my family’s privacy, I try to keep some things to myself. I try not to reveal any embarrassing personal stories that involve my kids, and as a mother of teenagers, I’ve come to realize that almost anything … Continue reading A Little Help?
It’s a Sunshine Day
I have very exciting news today. Kay Kauffman, author and blogger extraordinaire, nominated me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Here are the rules: Link the award to the person who gave it to me (click on Kay's name above to visit her awesome blog) Answer questions about myself (see below) Nominate ten bloggers for the … Continue reading It’s a Sunshine Day
All I Have to Say 