How I keep myself accountable as I work toward my goals
In my last post I described how I’ve been formatting my quarterly business plans in an attempt to stay on task with my projects. I thought I’d share what I do to track my progress during the…
- blogs I read, business of writing, platform building, productivity, publishing, time management, writing process
Quarterly check in…Making a business plan work for me
The decision to finally begin using a quarterly business plan is probably one of the best decisions I’ve made…besides making the decision to begin writing in the first place. J Each quarter when I review my progress…
Will your child someday ask, “What’s snail mail?”
Did you know April is National Card and Letter Writing Month? When is the last time you mailed a handwritten letter to someone? Recently? Last year? Never? Your answer to that question may very well depend on…
Winter projects: writing, therapy dogs & the ideal routine
PNW winter I’m singing the winter blues while I look forward to the comfort and warmth of mild spring weather. The idea of spring seems far-reaching when temps in the PNW continue to hold fast to flat-out…
This time last year – same drill, different focus
This time last year I had just published Cross My Heart (the 4th in the series), we had only recently brought home and introduced Jozee to the family and we received a good amount of snow. Jozee…
How is your WOTY treating you so far?
We’re over half way through the month and I just realized this is my first post for 2019. I’m slacking already…but in my defense, I’ve been busy revising. Book #5 in the Jorja Matthews mystery series is…
- book signing, business of writing, challenges, day job, dogs, journaling, My books, NaNoWriMo, pets, productivity, publishing, writing events
So long 2018…it’s been great knowing you!
Another New Year is about to begin…are you ready? Ocean Shores I wasn’t sure what to expect from 2018, to be honest, since this was going to be my first year away from the day job, but…
- dogs, family, holidays, local sights & happenings, pets, social media, trips and sights I see, weather
A Year in Photos; Proof of Where Time has Gone
I hope you’re enjoying the weekend and that you find time between all the hustle and bustle to take a breather before jumping in on the holiday fun with family. I’m looking forward to a brand new…
Delete, delete and…delete
I’ve pretty much had it with my inbox. Maybe you feel the same? I believe it’s time to purge again. It all started before Black Friday —I began to feel beaten down by the extreme number of…
December is dubbed the project month
In addition to finding the perfect tree, decorating for the holidays and spending time with family, the month of December also means a handful of projects for me… Completing the fifth book in the series so that…
