Gimme a break…
When you hear the phrase, gimme a break, it may bring a few things to mind: the memory of an old sitcom, a television commercial about a candy bar, or that instant reaction you have when something just…
Fool me once, shame on you…
Last week I posted about the fact that I’ve tasked myself with learning something new about writing, blogging or marketing every month. It’s the best way to sharpen my skills in the writing craft and provide rewarding experiences…
Focus…one simple word but not always an easy task
I’ve tasked myself with learning something new about writing, blogging or marketing every month. Whether it’s with articles, on-line or in-person classes, books or video tutorials, I want to continue learning when it comes to writing, blogging…
I’m a Plunger, a Panster, an Organic Story-Teller
Photo credit: Death to the Stock Photo If you are a writer, you know the debate over whether to outline or not to outline, to be a planner or a plunger (or a panster), to stick to…
Love is in the air…or is it?
I’m working on the fourth book in the Jorja Matthews mystery series and I’m going back and forth about the romantic interest between Jorja and Fritz (Officer Fritz of the local police department) and the old romantic…
It’s time to clear the clutter again!
It’s that time of year…the time after the holidays when you may realize you’re having a hard time finding room for everything. Or you’re suddenly just tired of all the “stuff” around you, taking up space, cluttering…
Staying on track even if the train wants to derail
It’s almost the end of January…the first month of the New Year after many hopefuls made resolutions they hope to stick to with the idea that this year things will be different than the last. If you…
Starting off the New Year with numbers.
It’s been awhile since I reviewed my stats and what better time to start a habit…new, old, revised, or otherwise…than the first of the year? My plan is to at least continue to check my stats quarterly,…
A New Year reveals a new outlook.
A New Year has once again crept upon us at lightning speed – not possible? This sounds like an oxymoron, I suppose, but it is how the New Year hit me. I would have usually posted at…
Silent night, silent writer, silent blog
Toots, my little writing buddy,looking real cute in his Santa hat The month of December has been a quiet month here on my blog. I’ve been a little distracted and very busy with work, family and other…
