Before the Book: Why You Need to Create an Online Persona I recently conducted a workshop at the Southern California Writers Conference on this topic. Here I was in front of a room full of writers and I can guarantee the majority of us could honestly say, “We don’t...
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...
Please Enjoy the Following Guest Blog from Betty Brink. I’ve asked Betty to share her knowledge and experience in the art of making soap. She graciously provided the following valuable information. I can’t wait to try this myself. Thanks Betty! Finding my Zen by Betty...
It’s Easy to Get the Firewood—but not Always Easy to Start a Fire You can pick up bundles of firewood from grocery stores, gas stations and drug stores before you head out to your campsite. You can even choose between hard woods (for a slower, longer burn time) and...
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...
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.
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. 
