Obstacles Add Tension in Story #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
As in life, obstacles can add tension in fiction or memoir stories. When I say this, I mean literally whatever keeps your protagonist from reaching her story goal is an …
Insecure Writers Want to Know: Besides writing what other creative outlets do you have?
Me, creative? I wish I could say I’m a musician or a painter, but my medium is words. I’m a storyteller just like my father before me. Okay, I specialize …
Simple Pine Tree I.D. Using Needles and Cones
I thought we could return to a little tree identification here at Camping with Five Kids. Let’s talk about the conifers. Conifer is Latin for cone-bearing tree. They are the …
Let 2019 Be the Year You Believe in Yourself #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
Happy New Year, fellow writers and bloggers! Believing in yourself is what life’s all about, isn’t it? Whether you are a college student struggling with classes or a writer …
Insecure Writers Want to Know: What are your favorite and least favorite questions people ask about your writing?
I like how IWSG phrased the question with “favorite” coming first. I think everyone wants others to be interested in their work—especially writers. To show true interest in what someone …
Christmas in July
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas filled with family and friends. And may your 2019 be full of health and happiness. My Christmas was indeed filled with …
Insecure Writers Want to Know: What Are Five Objects You’d Find in My Writing Space?
So let’s see…five objects in my writing space. I guess the five children don’t count. Unfortunately, they’re always in my space. But that’s a different story. What would be …
Simple Tree I.D. Using Leaves and Seeds
The children and I are always looking for easy ways to remember which tree is which. Much to the children’s dismay, it’s not always so simple. The first thing …
Insecure Writers Want to Know: How has your creativity in life evolved since you began writing?
How has creativity in my life evolved since I began writing? I expect more from myself with anything I write. And I feel others expect more creativity from me …
How Do Leaves Change in Autumn?
One of the twins asked me how leaves change in autumn. Instead of saying, “I don’t know,” which I didn’t. I said, “Let’s find out together.” True, my kids …