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

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

Back from the Land of NaNo

I'm back from the land of NaNoWriMo 2014. And what a trip is was! I'm already looking forward to Camp NaNo in July. There's something about knowing your part of a tribe of writers from all over the world that are all together in this journey of reaching the destination of 50,000 words in a month that creates… Continue reading Back from the Land of NaNo

Fun, Writing

Off to NaNo Land

For the month of November I'll be off to the land of NaNoWriMo. What's that you say? Click on the link to find out. Maybe you'll decide to join me there next year. Okay, so where I live it looks more like this in November... Sometimes even like this... But regardless of what lies outside,… Continue reading Off to NaNo Land

Nature, Quotes, Uncategorized, Writing

Timeout Tuesday

As I prepare to take on the whirlwind joy ride of NaNoWriMo Friday at midnight, I'm finding joy in taking deep breaths of relaxation this week. “Keep your faith in all beautiful things. In the sun when it is hidden. In the spring when it is gone.” — Roy Rolfe Gilson

Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The Week's Top Three: 3.)  Completing the first draft of my book Shear Madness, which I began in Camp Nano this past July, and beginning to loosely plan the second in the series, Brush with Death, for NaNoWriMo next month. 2.)  That first sweet, juicy, crunchy bite of a Honeycrisp apple on a fall day. Mmmmmm...they are the best!… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

            My Top Three for the Week: 3.)  The joy of going on a weekend getaway for my wedding anniversary. It's been an amazing eleven years married to the most amazing man and my best friend! 2.)  The soothing feeling from listening to the beautiful music of David Nevue. Here… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Fun, Writing

And This…

...is what I did this morning. Camp NaNo 2014 complete. What a great feeling it is. And with that, I think I'll just sit and enjoy the view for the rest of the day. Though I have to admit,  I'm already looking forward to camp next year.  🙂

Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for the week: 3.)  Watching my 22-year-old son play in a soccer tournament. I love to watch him play. His speed, skill  and agility are delightful to watch and I'm so proud of him. 2.)  Opening the door one evening to find my 25-year-old son and my 16-month-old granddaughter standing there, both… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Fun, Quotes, Writing

Who’s up for Going to Camp?

Where? At Camp NaNo. 🙂 November is National Novel Writing Month but the NaNo team also holds camps in April and July. Though Camp NaNo is somewhat smaller than November's hoopla, from what I see in numbers, it has grown considerably since its inception. The difference between the one held in November and April and July's Camp is… Continue reading Who’s up for Going to Camp?