Top Ten Things We Shouldn’t Say to Our Children

Okay, so this post is pretty off-topic, but since I'm still taking a break from my writing tips, I'm declaring every topic fair game. Today, I got to thinking about some of the things I've told my children in the past, some of things my parents have said to me, and some of the things … Continue reading Top Ten Things We Shouldn’t Say to Our Children

Win a Kindle Fire!

I'm thrilled to be part of a Kindle Fire Giveaway sponsored by dozens of authors. Entering to win is as easy as following the directions on the Rafflecopter box below. The sponsors are listed at the bottom of this post. Let's take a look at one of the authors right now...   The Boy From The Woods … Continue reading Win a Kindle Fire!

Insignificance

I know my blog has been a little (ahem) inactive lately. I've relied heavily on reblogs and some other miscellaneous posts instead of offering my weekly advise and insights on writing and craft. I'm sure there will be times I feel moved to write about writing, but for now, I'll leave craft to the experts. … Continue reading Insignificance

Misty Morning in New Hampshire

I'm not a poet, but inspired by some of my blogger friends who pen lovely, lyrical poetry, this haiku came to mind this morning on my drive to work. As opposed to many commuters who battle gridlock traffic to get to their jobs, I am blessed to travel Interstate 89 on a scenic 20-mile stretch. … Continue reading Misty Morning in New Hampshire

Does Querying Have You in a Quandary?

At the beginning of my writing journey, I submitted a poorly written manuscript to at least a dozen agents. Yes, I still cringe when I think about it. This is an excellent article about queries from someone who has been there. Thank you, Melissa Janda, for writing this!