An Unexpected Snow Day
On the cusp of March, we received an unexpected snow day. Believe it or not, we were ecstatic! I finally got to wear my new snow boots from Christmas. And …
Have you ever read a line in a novel or a clever plot twist that caused you to have author envy?
Insecure Writers Want to Know Envying authors? [Is anyone reading this?] Unfortunately, I do envy the authors I enjoy reading. [Sorry, God!] However, I can’t pinpoint a single line or …
5 Steps to the Perfect Family Camping Trip
Happy February, everyone! There’s no time like the present to start planning that family camping trip this summer. Remember finances. A good reason to camp is because it’s an economical way …
Indie Authors: Do you create or purchase your own book covers? Traditionally Published Authors: How much input do you have on your covers?
Insecure Writers Want to Know Wouldn’t it be great to have experience to answer this question? My first book-length manuscript is my college memoir, which I’m working on getting published …
A Visit to Leonard Harrison State Park in Pennsylvania
Happy New Year, dear friends! I wish you a year full of adventures in 2023. The last part of our fall trip to northwest Pennsylvania was visiting the Leonard Harrison …
Is there one word that sums up what you need to work on or change in 2023? Why? Self-Publishing
Insecure Writers Want to Know Happy New Year, dear IWSG friends! I wish you all success in 2023. As for that word that sums up what I need to work …
Kinzua Bridge State Park in Pennsylvania
You know how I enjoy trudging [my kids’ word] through a forest. Well, my husband and I visited the Allegheny National Forest in northwest Pennsylvania and discovered an interesting park …
Are the holidays a time to catch up or fall behind on writer goals?
Insecure Writers Want to Know The rush of the holiday season cuts into my writing time for sure. I can’t even find the time to accomplish all the holiday activities …
Star Gazing in Pennsylvania
We love star gazing at night. So we planned for a “rustic” tent site, one with no electric and non-flush toilets, at Cherry Springs State Park in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Cherry …
Have you ever participated in NaNoWriMo? If not, why not?
Insecure Writers Want to Know Have I ever participated in NaNoWriMo? Um…no. I have so many daily demands and pressures, I don’t need another one. So that’s the easy answer. …