Having a visionary mindset makes a person refuse to accept limitations. That can be a benefit, except when it's a drawback. We all know someone who builds castles in the air but can't lay the first brick on terra firma.
Your greatest strength is also your greatest weakness --that's a truism for a reason. I have … Continue Reading ››
What's not to like about the cover of Sojourner? The colors blend and contrast well. A misty background fits in with the covers for DawnSinger and … Continue Reading ››
The ebb and flow of the seasons brings back a tighter schedule in September. I usually find it hard to let go of that easy summer vibe. Shouldn't life always be thus? This year is different. For more than a month, I've been panting for autumn to arrive. No, the heat didn't cause my breathlessness, … Continue Reading ››
“Let those who thoughtfully consider the brevity of life remember the length of eternity.” Thomas Ken
When you are struggling to breathe, life’s troubles distill into one simple matter. Thinking of anything else becomes impossible, as I learned when I faced my own mortality.
The wildfire smoke that obliterated summer’s glory triggered my mild asthma. I’d successfully … Continue Reading ››
Adjusting to a lighter work schedule is nice, especially in the summer when family duties demand my attention. At times like these, I wonder how I manage my normal workload. That's a sign that I need to do more to let go of more. If you're also busy, I suggest you give some thought to … Continue Reading ››
When you have a permanent case of wanderlust, as I do, you think a lot about leaving home. Distant hillsides, waterfalls, beaches, and cities call out to be visited. The fragrance of adventure beckons like a heady rose in a garden of delights. Ah, yes, travel!
In a few short years a life of travel will … Continue Reading ››
I'll admit to being skunked by back-to-back deadlines, which is why I missed posting last month's reader news. Life has returned to normal, finally, or at least almost. I do have a lot of releases stacked up ahead of me, one in each of my main genres and several not-yet-announced projects.
I’ll be honest. Apart from the usual journey through life, I’m not traveling anywhere this month. I am first and foremost a writer, and sometimes that leaves me chained to my desk. I’ve recently escaped that state but haven’t had enough time to plan a greater adventure. Ah, me. That will come. For now, I’m … Continue Reading ››
They call it a three-book collision, that interesting time for an author when deadlines for three books in various states of completion collide. This happens for a number of reasons. Publishers, not authors, control when their requested edits arrive in an author's email inbox, complete with a deadline. Some publishers are predictable, while others are … Continue Reading ››
