by indy | Jan 1, 2018 | Encouragement
There’s Nothing Wrong with New Year’s Resolutions, but… I’m not saying I don’t have a few New Year’s Resolutions in mind. I’m always setting new goals for myself and then working hard to achieve them. I think it’s important to look ahead for the year and make...
by indy | Jul 25, 2017 | Encouragement, Writing Tips
Spinning my wheels and going nowhere fast Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m usually quite organized. In fact, I LOVE the idea of being organized—ask my family. I work from a daily list of tasks that need to be completed. I have an agenda that keeps me on track (most of the...
by indy | Sep 27, 2016 | Camping, Encouragement
I recently returned from a ten-day camping and hiking trip with my husband. What a reminder that many times the best remedy for our health issues is to simply get out in nature and move our bodies! Here is a list of the benefits I experienced – and you can too! 1....
by indy | May 3, 2016 | Encouragement, Writing Tips
Recently I Announced My Decision To Indie Publish Two Of My Novels. A little over a month ago, I shared my decision and why I came to this conclusion. You can read about it here: Writing Tip: Indie Publishing—When is it Right? I have to say I was pleasantly surprised...
by indy | Jan 12, 2016 | Encouragement
“Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert I recently watched a wonderful video – Elizabeth Gilbert: Flight of the Hummingbird – The Curiosity Driven Life. It made me laugh and cry at the same time. I was convinced she was speaking directly to me....
by indy | Jan 5, 2016 | Encouragement, Preparedness, Survival
What Threatens Your Self-Reliance? Too many times when we think about being prepared for disasters (natural or man-made) we tend not to consider an economic downturn. Most people will not even discuss the topic. But it doesn’t even have to be a nationwide event. It...
Being outside in nature is the most basic part of who I am. Besides gaining knowledge about wildlife, I learn lessons about who I am, and surprise myself about what I am capable of achieving. Nature continually inspires me. It is a part of all my writings, no matter the genre or subject matter. 
