Logos & Mythos Blog
Welcome to the LOGOS & MYTHOS Blog! This is my virtual home for thoughts on reading, writing and all things literary. Get cozy, prop your feet up and sip some hot tea with me as I share my Indie Author journey. Subscribe below to receive each weekly post right in your inbox and check out this post for the story behind my unusual blog—and Press—name.
Writing Despite Life
Writing doesn't always happen. Sometimes life happens instead.That's not always a bad thing, of course. Take this past week, for example. Since we last chatted, I attended the phenomenal MS Book Festival, rejoiced at the baptisms of both of my children, celebrated my...
Reading: a Never-ending Journey, Part 3
Rediscover a joy of reading. This little series examining the journey of a reader has been a delight for me, and I hope it has been for you as well! In Part 1 my goal was to encourage you to be the guide who leads a child from a reluctant reader to an eager reader. In...
Reading: a Never-ending Journey, Part 2
I didn’t grow up a reader. Accelerated Reader was the bane of my existence in elementary school. Sure, as a kid I read the occasional book that I really enjoyed. Books like The Outsiders and Of Mice and Men and a few other classics. But I would have never considered...
Reading: a Never-ending Journey, Part 1
Kids and reading. Kids and reading. Reading and kids. These two just go together like...peas and carrots. Yep! I went there. Who else is watching "Forrest Gump" tonight? I have to be honest with y'all. Not much brings a bigger smile to my face than seeing a child...
Blogs through the Ages
I propose to you today that blogs are as old as human communication. Blogs through the ages have raised and razed civilizations time and again. Before you decide I’ve completely lost my mind—let’s face it; most days I’m pretty close anyway—hear me out on this as I...
Library Cards Give Readers a Golden Ticket
I have a secret to share with you today. My three favorite places in the community are my home, my church and my library. Some of my fondest memories from my childhood all the way to present day occurred in libraries. Over the years I've moved quite a few times and...