It's almost Valentines Day, a holiday dedicated to love. If you're newly divorced or on the heels of a bad break-up, Valentines Day can often be a reminder of what you lost or what you're longing for. If you've been settled in a relationship for a long time, Valentines Day might just be an ordinary … Continue reading I ♥ Books Valentine Blog Hop
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Bullying: Are You Part of the Problem?
Today's post is a departure from my usual fare. We're going to talk about bullying. The reason I decided to address this issue today is because I came very close to contributing to the bullying epidemic. Here's what happened: Last night, a friend of mine texted me and asked for advice on how to handle a … Continue reading Bullying: Are You Part of the Problem?
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
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)
Dreaming
Everyone has a dream, but how many of us work toward achieving it? There are some of us who are so out of touch with our dreams, we can't readily identify what they are. I know. I've been there. I had a vague dream of leaving my day job, of doing something different, but I … Continue reading Dreaming
All I Have to Say 