Every day I consciously look for moments of magic in the midst of my often busy, sometimes crazy days. I hope my moments inspire you to look for your own…
Of course there’s a story to tell – there always is. But today I think I’ll stay quiet and allow the back cover to speak for itself. On the other hand, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. (Next week, look for some design … Continue Reading
This past Saturday I attended a writer’s conference. It’s the same conference I’ve attended for the past four years. The same conference I’m always nervous about attending because I have to mingle with “real writers” and “put myself out there.” “I don’t want to go.” “Go,” my husband said. “You’ll come home inspired. You do every … Continue Reading
Well, the full-color version of the book cover seemed to be a hit! But hang on, we’re not quite done yet! No more changes, I promise. Just one more story to share about the cover… It was about 10 years ago… Andie had been home from the hospital for just over a year. I was … Continue Reading
Everyone seemed to really love my book cover. Well, everyone but one, that is. “I don’t know. It’s kind of dull, ” Andie said when I first showed her the cover. “Kind of dull? Are you kidding me?” I said. “I just think it would be much better in color,” she said. “Oh, Andie,” I laughed. … Continue Reading
Several years ago, a dear friend gave me this Mary Oliver poem. Why I Wake Early ~ Mary Oliver ~ Hello, sun in my face. Hello, you who made the morning and spread it over the fields and into the faces of the tulips and the nodding morning glories, and into the windows of, … Continue Reading
Andie stood at the library counter checking out a huge pile of books. “You sure read a lot,” said Miss M, the children’s librarian. Her delicate, spotted hands waved each book under the computer scanner recording their withdrawal. “And you’re growing so tall.” Andie smiled. I couldn’t resist. “You should have seen how she started … Continue Reading
I’m at the Laundromat. Our dryer broke. I’m happy. Not that our dryer broke, but being here at the Laundromat. (Yup, even though my book is getting published – there’s still laundry to do!) I like the order and purpose of this place. I like the focus. Laundry. That’s it. Well laundry and writing. I like how … Continue Reading
First there was a baby. And a whole lot of uncertainty. Time passed. The baby grew and healed. So did her mom. Then came a book. And a whole lot of uncertainty. A publisher… No publisher. An agent… No agent. Then another agent brimming with love and enthusiasm for the baby, I mean book. And now a … Continue Reading
On December 10th, 2011, I completed my training as a Reiki Master. Before leaving class, our teacher, the queen of Reiki, Libby Barnett encouraged us to choose a practice and put it into action for the following 21 days. “Let’s see,” Libby said. “21 days would bring us to…” “December 31st,” I called out. “What a way … Continue Reading
How about we start out the new year with a Book Giveaway? I’m really excited to introduce you to my friend and fellow writer, Lindsay Frucci. Lindsay is the author of The Pig and Me, in which she chronicles the journey of creating a low-fat browmie mix that would ultimately pull her family out of financial … Continue Reading
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