Celebrating at each juncture in our writing journey is important for self-esteem. I do this in degrees like when I celebrate my children’s accomplishments. …
We took another park ranger guided hike in Olympic National Park in Washington State, but this time we learned far more than just basic facts …
What’s your point? How often do we find ourselves asking this of a show we are watching, a lecture we’re listening to, or even of a friend’s anecdote? The point …
Happy February, Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Writers helping writers. I’m pleased to be a part of this world-wide support group for writers created by our heroic leader, Alex J.Cavanaugh. …
Okay, so the children thought my husband and I were crazy one evening in the camper when we said we would visit a rain …
Happy New Year, Toolbox Writers! I hope you enjoyed some quality family time during the holidays. My last Toolbox post talked about “What …
A publishing schedule? Wouldn’t that be nice! Publishing is up to the magazines I submit to. I’ve been blessed that Cricket Magazine will be publishing another …
Well after visiting a city with buildings sprouting from its hills; after some beach time with thick sand and chilly waters, I was ready …
Many writers are insecure, lonely animals. The publishing industry has changed drastically in recent years. Gone is the support system of old for writers when they had agents and editors …
Our chilly children and their “dark,” “crumbly” California sand castle. The verdict is in. The Pacific Ocean is colder than the Atlantic Ocean according to our children. True, we weren’t …