Magic happened on Sunday, November 5, 2017, in Metairie, La. The sun sent its blessings without scorching heat—a miracle in itself, believe me. Drew Brees led the Saints to a 30-10 victory over Tampa Bay. And Ashlee Stokes celebrated 25 years of life. Almost a decade...
Today I’d like us to chat about writing voices. And, to do that, I’d like to share some details from my life as a parent. Soon after becoming a mother I learned that everyone’s got an opinion on parenting—whether they have experience with kids or...
*EDITED TO ADD: GIVEAWAY HAS PASSED.* Today I have two giveaways for you that can help one writer with goal-setting and give one reader the product of one of my achieved goals. So, be sure to read all the way down for more information and several chances to enter!...
Today rounds out my series on writing community. And, I’m joined by a fellow writer mom, Autumn Lindsey! She is part of my writing community and started an even larger part of that community, Writer Moms Inc.! This group amazes me with the warmth and genuine...
If you spend more than a click or two in writer circles, you will read…and re-read…and re-read…variations of “writing is a solitary profession.” So, to be a “real writer;” must one become a hermit and come blinking out into...
6 Lessons from the Writing Process 1. Starting is the hardest part. Nowhere does that line mean more than in reference to writing. This is the first of many lessons from the writing process I’ve learned over the years and the first I’ll share with...
