Fun, goals, Writing

New Adventures on the Horizon

After some thought--careful thought, at that--I've decided to switch gears a bit and travel some new roads. In an effort to maximize my time (working a full-time job, authoring books, being wife, mom, and grandma to nine precious humans and squeezing in coffee with a friend here and there takes 30 of my 24 hours… Continue reading New Adventures on the Horizon

Fun, Writing

Detour Home

A while back I mentioned my new online home, where I've also transferred my blog. That being said, I neglected to include a sign up/follow button on my new site. It took me a while to get around to doing that, but it's now done. I would absolutely love to have you visit me over… Continue reading Detour Home

Advocacy, Alcoholism, Writing

Writing Communities

For a writer, deciding to belong to a community of other writers will be one of the best choices you make. Writers understand other writers and the struggles we all go through like no one else can. It's similar, I suppose, to any group of people with like interests. Cops can understand each other's black… Continue reading Writing Communities

Gratitude, Nature, Quotes

Natural Beauty

It seems I've been blessed with the beauty of nature everywhere I go lately. I wanted to share some of the serenity with my blogging peeps. Have a cup of tea/coffee, put your feet up, and let yourself be mentally transported to the great outdoors, surrounded by peace, chirping birds, a gentle wind, and the fresh… Continue reading Natural Beauty

Advocacy, Alcoholism, Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Writing

Birthday Blessings

I've heard people talk about 50 as being "over the hill," "half of a century old," "on the downward slide," etc. When I woke up this morning, having turned 50 myself, the first thing that came to mind was: I AM SO BLESSED! I got out of bed, got dressed and headed out the door for an… Continue reading Birthday Blessings

A to Zing, Fun, Writing

April (Word) Showers

I've temporarily changed the old saying, April Showers bring May flowers,  to April Showers Bring Lots of Writing Hours. Last April I participated in the A to Z Blogging Challenge,  and this year I've decided to head to Camp for the month of April. Camp NaNoWriMo. I will still be reading the blog posts of those participating in the challenge,… Continue reading April (Word) Showers

Fun, Writing

My Workspace Blog Hop

Or as my friend Rachel Carrera calls it "The Monkey Wrench in the Works." 🙂 Rachel is also the one who tagged me for this blog hop, the purpose of it being to showcase our workspace, that special place we create and find the joy in writing, and to touch on our process a bit.… Continue reading My Workspace Blog Hop

Alcoholism, Family, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Writing

Wrapping up 2014

It's hard to believe that in just two short days we'll be viewing 2014 and all of its cherished memories and experiences through the rear view mirror. While there are numerous quotes about the dangers of, and time wasted from, looking in the rear view mirror, I'm of the belief that it has its time and place. As… Continue reading Wrapping up 2014

Family, Fun, Gratitude, Writing

Drumroll…

My novel, The Inheritance, is now out in softcover, as well as Kindle, at Amazon.  I would be immensely grateful to anyone who feels led to share this on their blog to help spread the word. Thank you so much! It's this writing community of amazing bloggers that has given me the courage and inspiration to keep… Continue reading Drumroll…

A to Zing, Fun, Writing

“X” is for…

X-tra ready for the challenge to be over...Okay, so that may be cheating a bit. But the truth is there all the same. 🙂 This challenge has been an amazing journey.  It's taught me that even when I am sure I have nothing to say or my mind feels blocked from thinking of something interesting to… Continue reading “X” is for…