My Top 10 posts for 2013
We’re at the end of another year and, as I did last year, I’d like to share my Top 10 blog posts for the year. While I’d like to think the most popular posts might give me…
2013 and a Year in Photos
So how did 2013 treat you? As I look back on my year, I have to admit it has been quite busy and full of many ups but also a few downs: three books signings, taking part…
What’s all the hubbub, bub?
How are your holiday spirits now that we’re only a week away from Christmas? Do you have all your shopping done and your gifts wrapped and under the tree? Or are you about ready to pull your…
Where will Jorja be shopping for the holidays?
Okay, Jorja is a fictional character but if she was a real person, where would she shop for the holidays? While she would have many options available to her in the ‘fictional’ version of Tenino, she’d have…
Perseverance has no age limit
There are many reasons why we don’t move ahead with whatever might fulfill our dreams: time, money, the kids, our job, fear of failing, even a fear of succeeding. Some might actually believe they are too young…
My Author Rank…irregular heartbeat or panic attack?
I’ve read a few posts these past few months offering pieces of advice relating to an author’s rank and for the most part, I believe the consensus is this: stop checking it on a regular basis. For…
I’m not a NaNo Winner…
But I’m not a loser either. I joined National Novel Writing Month with every intention of completing my 50,000 word-count goal for my third novel by November 30th and realistically, it was very possible. It should…
A day to Reflect like no other
Another year has come and gone, another holiday season soon to pass, and another Thanksgiving is now upon us when we will gather to eat good food, spend time with family and friends, watch football (at least…
Fight the Fear, Find the Faith
I’ve had way too much time on my hands lately. However, it’s allowing me the time I need to write, not just one book, but two (I decided to work on another project simultaneously) and it’s allowed me…