Taking Shelter in Our Homes Most of us are blessed to be living in a house or apartment—a safe place to keep warm and dry during inclement weather. But even with today’s technologies, Mother Nature routinely reminds us that we are at her mercy, such as when power...
What is National Novel Writing Month? November is that time of year when millions of writers join in on a challenge. To put our butts in the chair and write—50,000 words in 30 days—to be exact! This event is affectionately called NaNoWriMo. You can connect to other...
Indie Publishing and Lessons Learned Through Trial and Error Many of you have been along for the ride these past months as I’ve shared my experience at indie publishing my novel, Tracker. So it’s only right that I follow up and tell you what I’ve learned, now that the...
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!...
Three Months Ago I Began Sharing my Indie Publishing Journey. As I work toward publishing my first novel, I’ve been sharing my experience. First, I shared my decision, and why I came to this conclusion. You can read about it here: Writing Tip: Indie Publishing—When is...
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.