Every person holds stories. The girl who makes your morning latte has stories. The crazy uncle your family chuckles about has stories. The man holding the sign on the street corner has stories. Everyone has a story to tell. But not every story gets shared. Enter...
Writing may be a solitary profession, but writers need support. They need a community (as we examined in a three-part series). The most important person in that community can—and should—be a writer’s Valentine. How and why should a writer’s significant...
The past two weeks I’ve shared with you my decision to be an Indie Author. In Part 1, I broke down the main ways writers can become published authors these days. As I said, some of the definitions vary depending on who’s giving you the details; but I hope...
or … Why It’s Not Okay to Sit in a Corner and Write during a Party I do like people. I strive to always be genuine in my interactions, personable in my communication and considerate in my relationships. Conversely, I would be entirely content to spend most...
I loathe talk radio. Always have. Since I was a kid growing up in a house where Rush Limbaugh’s commanding voice took daily center stage, I’ve avoided listening to the droning of words. When trapped in a car blasting morning shows, news shows or football...
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...
