Sometimes reflecting on the world’s sorrows breaks my heart. Political and societal strife sets my teeth on edge. Economic distress, environmental disasters, wars and rumors of war–there appears no shortage of woes. Finding serenity seems difficult, if not impossible. Perhaps you share my quest for peace of mind. Here’s what I’ve discovered on my journey … Continue reading Finding Serenity in a Crazy World
What a delight to finally offer Sojourner, Tales of Faeraven book 3, to epic fantasy readers. This book has been a long time coming. I didn’t plan to leave some readers hanging about what happened to Kai for so long. Others have expressed interest in the fate of Elcon’s baby. My lips are sealed. There … Continue reading Sojourner Launch Bonus Ebooks
As spring ushers in its share of cloudbursts, I find staying warm more challenging. This happens anytime the temperature fluctuates. I notice it also in autumn. Getting used to different temperatures challenging. This is true in seasons of life as well. I don’t want to be set in my ways, so rigid I can’t bend when … Continue reading Bending in the Winds of Change
The last thing a literary person wants to experience is trouble reading. That has been my unhappy situation far too often of late. Do you share this malady? Believe me, I understand the frustration. In this post, I explain what I discovered that helped me regain the ability to read. Contributing Factors Part of the … Continue reading Having Trouble Reading?
We’re thinking about the future a lot in our household these days. It’s interesting how dreaming leads to planning, but not always. It’s as if we try on ideas for size then swap out those that don’t fit for ones that do. It could be argued that daydreaming serves a practical purpose. I’m going with … Continue reading Where Will Your Daydreams Take You?
The small envelope gave no hint of the impact the notecard inside. Noticing I was going through a rough time while on deadline, one of my author friends reached out to encourage me. It’s such a small thing to lift someone else, and yet it requires a great deal. It requires the ability to look … Continue reading There’s no Substitute for You
A small herd of deer traipsed across my yard recently, patchy from shedding their winter coats. Last week, spring onions arrived in our weekly subscription box from a local farm. It’s been a rough winter, but these subtle signs of the changing season lift my heart. The breath of life whispers through the air, promising … Continue reading Signs of Spring
Snow blanketed the ground Monday morning, whether or not that was convenient. It wasn’t. Between an appointment and a release celebration for my newest novel, Stagecoach to Liberty (Montana Gold, book 3), the day promised to be hectic. With so many places to go, the last thing I wanted was to navigate snowy streets. It … Continue reading Nowhere to Go
