Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes, Writing

Women’s History Month Spotlight – JK Rowling

JK Rowling offers hope to aspiring writers and is proof that it doesn't take money to make your dreams come true. It simply takes passion, perseverance, and persistence. At one point, prior to the success of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling found herself in a deep depression, divorced and with a baby daughter to… Continue reading Women’s History Month Spotlight – JK Rowling

Life Lessons, Quotes, Writing

Summing up Publication

I was walking with a co-worker the other day (one I don't know well) and at one point the conversation went like this: Her:  "Didn't I read somewhere that you're a published author?" Me:    "Yes, I am." Her:   "How did you go about getting published? My sister-in-law wants to publish a YA book but she heard… Continue reading Summing up Publication

Fun, Quotes, Writing

Shear Madness is now Available!

My second book, Shear Madness, is now available!  **Doing a little happy dance** Melanie Hogan is anything but your average beauty salon owner. She’s created a life for herself that’s an exact contradiction to that of her wanderlust, absentee mother who bailed on her when Melanie was four years old. She has gone above and… Continue reading Shear Madness is now Available!

Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Life Lessons, Quotes, Writing

My One Word for 2015…and a Goal

Several years ago I abandoned the New Year's resolution attempts for New Year's goals. And three years ago I abandoned New Year's goals for My One Word. I'm not going say one is better than the others, only that My One Word appealed to me. In fact, I think New Year's resolutions get a bad rap. Sure… Continue reading My One Word for 2015…and a Goal