When I started down the road to becoming an author, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. Writing seemed a job that required a lot of alone-time, not something I’m good at, as I’ve learned since the COVID-19 pandemic started. However, the further into this career I traveled, the more I discovered it’s not one […]
Writing at the Beach
In October, I spent a week in Avon on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks with a group of six writers. Another friend joined us to make coffee in the morning and cook dinners at night. Does it sound wonderful? It was fantastic but not for the reason you may think. Yes, the scenery was […]
Most Favorite Time of Year
It’s my favorite time of year. The leaves are turning colors and turning loose so that every walk has a crunch to it. The days and nights are cooler, with frosty mornings calling for sweaters and socks and boots. Pumpkin is the main dessert option with all it’s warm spices. Halloween has just finished, full […]
Welcome to the Tribe
“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and – SNAP – the job’s a game!” – Disney’s Mary Poppins I came back from the conference knowing what I needed to do. I bought a tripod for my phone and typed out a script. I found […]
Share and Share Alike
Most people think it’s adorable when small children offer adults their food, whether it’s a lick of the ice cream cone or a mushy cookie that’s been held too tightly in pudgy toddler hands. I don’t find it adorable. It will never cross my lips. Sometimes it’s all I can do to pretend to take […]