Monthly check in – May we look forward to May?
It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of April already…I hate to say it, but where the heck does the time go? I haven’t offered an update on my monthly intentions since February, and I thought…
Which gadgets bring enjoyment to your day?
There’s much to be said these days about taking time away from the computer, the cell phone, the television…anything that tends to keep you inactive for too long, or which limits your ability to really be aware…
February: short-term month, long-term gain
This has been a busy month, and for a short month it’s been stocked full. The day job has been very busy, I’ve stayed on track with writing so that I’ve passed my minimum monthly word count…
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…
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…
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…
- day job, family, feelings and fears, NaNoWriMo, productivity, trips and sights I see, writing process
When your life feels like a Lifetime movie
I like Lifetime movies…some of them anyway, so don’t get me wrong. But lately, what I and my family have been going through the past few months has been so surreal, I sometimes feel like I’m watching…
NaNoWriMo, not really for me, no
I shouldn’t be so negative – I’m only half way through NaNoWriMo but based on how the first part of the month has gone, I am fairly positive I won’t be able to complete the contest this…
Projects are getting close to completion!
We’re nearing the end of another year and I’m about to publish not one, but two more books…the third book in the series and another short story. It can be such a slow process, both for myself…
- book signing, day job, dogs, family, feelings and fears, hobbies, productivity, time management, writing process
When will there ever be enough time in the day?
I took part in a speaking/book event recently at a local retirement center and, as always, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I had such a good time that by the time my time was up, I felt like…