Weather Changes Suddenly in the Mountains:
Rocky Mountain National Park When we listen to our children’s prayers at night while camping, we hear a prayer for dry weather. My husband and I always add one of …
If you ever did stop writing, what would you replace it with? 10 Things
Insecure Writers Want to Know Replace my writing time? I can find lots of things to fill my time. Hiking. Biking. Camping. Reading. Gardening. Spending time with my husband and …
Cape Breton Highlands National Park Canada
The Importance of Water and Snacks When Hiking We encountered many firsts on our Canadian camping adventure as a family of seven. Our daughter learned too late not to dunk …
3 Inspirational Tips to Keep Writing and Finish the Project
Insecure Writers Want to Know Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing! I’m so glad you are here. I’m proud to be co-hosting this month’s blog tour for Insecure Writers …
3 Good Reasons to Try Family Camping
Spring is here in the northern hemisphere. Can summer and family vacation be far behind? Let me attempt to influence you a little! The reasons to try family camping are …
Back when you wrote your 1st book, what were your thoughts about a career in writing? Where are you now in your writing journey? If you’re starting out, what are your goals?
Insecure Writers Want to Know My first full-length book is the college memoir I’m trying to get published. I’ve sent out that cover letter to Zibby Books with the completed …
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 …
Learning from My Journey
Starting college can be difficult. But starting college at 40 while still raising five children can seem impossible. It is not. Find some tips on how I accomplished this feat in my recent Business Insider article.
Helping kids become campers takes time. But it can be done. See how in my recent Business Insider article. I continue to write Parenting articles for Business Insider and share the links in my newsletters.