My #stayhome monotony busters
These are challenging days for everyone, each of us in the same boat when it comes to worry and uncertainty, while we each deal with our own version of what it means to stay home or continue…
- blogging, book signing, challenges, contests, day job, dogs, holidays, My books, productivity, publishing
What I learned from a decade review
We’re at the end of another year and about to embark on not just a new page, or a new chapter or season, but a completely new decade. Are you ready? I’m ready. At least my new…
- blogging, business of writing, challenges, dogs, local sights & happenings, marketing, motivation, My books, pets, productivity, publishing, time management
Bi-yearly check in – Still loving what I do
I’m moving into the second half of my second year away from the day job while I continue to focus on writing and the business of being of an author. Another six months has passed and now…
- book promo, dogs, motivation, productivity, questions to readers, social media, trips and sights I see
A road trip for relaxation…and inspiration
If you follow me on Facebook, you may have noticed that I was MIA the past week or so. Or maybe not, the way Facebook shares posts these days. Glacier National Park Anyway, my lack of FB…
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…
- 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…
October is a mixed bag, filled with fun
A river walk in October is my kind of treat The month of October has become a mixed-bag for me but thankfully, it’s a mixture that hasn’t made me feel overwhelmed, and hasn’t affected my word count. …
When summer collapses into fall
Saying goodbye to summer isn’t always fun, but because fall is one of my favorite seasons…actually, I’ll say it is my favorite season, so I’m only slightly sad to see summer go. I’ll miss going barefoot but…