I just love the Crab Apple trees in the spring. The purple, pink, and white flowers aren't only breathtakingly beautiful, but their sweet, tangy aroma is candy for the nose. (The legal kind!) As I was running this past weekend, I was in awe of how the landscape is painted and planted so perfectly, so… Continue reading Spring has Fully Sprung
Category: Writing
Unique Boulder
We had family visiting from Minnesota this past week. With all the snow Minnesota has had this spring, my husband and I thought we would treat them to new sites. And the sites don't get any better--or crazier--than Boulder, Colorado. In fact, Boulder is like it's own little state. Comments like "Only in Boulder," "That's… Continue reading Unique Boulder
Nature at its Finest
We spent some time at our place in Estes Park, Colorado this past weekend. In fact, we're actually there now as I write this post. Before me is the amazing mountainside on the other side of the river right outside my sliding glass door, a cup of coffee at my side, one of my fur… Continue reading Nature at its Finest
Writers and Writing
Is there anything more intoxicating than being in a room full of motivated writers? If there is, I can't think of what it would be. This past weekend I was fortunate to attend a writing workshop in Denver, Writing Commercial Fiction, by Jeffery Deaver, hosted by Rocky Mountain Chapter Mystery Writers of America, and Rocky… Continue reading Writers and Writing
Camping and Writing
It's Sunday, April 1st, as I write this. I saw (or at least noticed) my first Robin today. Watched a squirrel busily building his home. And got all settled into my virtual cabin with my awesome cabin mates at Camp NaNo. It's off to the races. Additional family plans have been added to my calendar… Continue reading Camping and Writing
Revisions, Revisions, Revisions
This past weekend I went on a short, but perfect, writing retreat at our cabin in beautiful Estes Park, CO. The typical visitors there are 4-legged. This particular weekend, however, they must have known I couldn't have any distractions. I was on a deadline. There wasn't a single 4-legged animal in sight. Not. One. In… Continue reading Revisions, Revisions, Revisions
Sandcastles
When writing a first draft, I have to remind myself constantly that I'm only shoveling sand into a box so later I can build castles. Â Shannon Hale I've been struggling with my writing lately. Justifying the time it takes as well as the lure of everything else "out there" that sucks me in. All… Continue reading Sandcastles
Writer’s Doubt
Banish writer's doubt? Or not? In a recent guest blog post I was asked what my least favorite part of the writing process is. My answer was "getting my manuscript back from the editor." I learned I'm far from alone in that aspect. I also learned that even famous authors feel that way. There are… Continue reading Writer’s Doubt
Job, Career, or Life Mission
Do your days consist of a job, a career, or a life mission? Or are you one of the lucky ones who have combined all three? The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes "job" as: 1. a: a regular remunerative position b: a specific duty, role, or function c: something that has to be done or an undertaking… Continue reading Job, Career, or Life Mission
Finding Peace Through Gratitude
Now available! Start 2018 by learning how to maximize the peace and joy in your life with the power of gratitude. Anyone interested/willing to participate in a blog tour, please reply below or send an email to alexandrabenn@hotmail.com. Alexandra will provide the cover photo and the text. Daily life can take you on a wild… Continue reading Finding Peace Through Gratitude
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