I’ve had a tough time this summer keeping on track with my writing goals. There’s just something about balmy breezes, the laughter of children, and flowers blooming in the garden designed to distract me. This is prime time for daydreaming. I’ll be able to reflect upon and revise my goals during the summer Live Write Breathe … Continue reading A Midsummer’s Dream
I’m moving into an area of peace with myself and my writing, something I’ve fought hard to win. It comes from letting go of my own and others’ preconceived notions of what I should write and how my writing life will be. Perhaps as an echo of this, my follower numbers have moved upward. We … Continue reading Finding Your Path as a Writer
You’ve probably noticed the radio interview announcement to the left. Here’s an author journal confession: I’d rather design the announcement than do the interview. If I sound nervous, it’s because I am. The interview is set for between 8 and 9 pm Pacific Time, Tuesday, March 12th. That’s a time I’d normally be getting ready to … Continue reading Author Journal: Moving Out of My Comfort Zone
This month I’ve joined as part of a 30-author team to launch Christian Fiction Historical Society, a blog uniting those who love to write historical novels with those who love to read them. Our posts and books span centuries so whatever era you prefer, we have you covered. We’ll post daily. This month each author is … Continue reading A Tale of Two Genres
By now you will be recovering from eggnog, peppermint mocha, and/or fruitcake consumption and gearing up for your new year. That’s pretty much the state I’m in too. With my email inbox filling up faster than I can empty it and several opportunities to grab at the turn of the year, I’ve been swamped. I … Continue reading Book News: Current Projects and an Exciting Development
The Clock is Ticking My speaking engagements next year in part call upon me to teach others better time management skills, so it seems fair that I master it in my own life. Since taking on the role of writer, then contracted author, and now published novelist, my life has gotten more and more complicated. … Continue reading Author News: Time Management, Upcoming Travels
When I say I’m a Pelican, people look at me a little strangely (imagine that!). I’m published by a small imprint of a larger publisher, Pelican Book Group. Other imprints by my publisher include White Rose (for romances) and the new Watershed (for young adult novels). I recommend Pelican books for wholesomeness and quality. Anyway, Pelican … Continue reading All About WayFarer (Tales of Faeraven 2) — But What Do Pelicans Have to Do With It?
I don’t know what I was thinking. After a three-week road trip to California, the Grand Canyon, the Great Salt Lake, and Astoria, I had barely enough time to unpack, scrape out the house, and give my email inbox a lick and promise before packing for a new road trip. I set course with another … Continue reading Author Journal: Gritting My Teeth and Other Pastimes
Creative Worlds Changes I’ve moved my blog for writers to my new site at http://LiveWriteBreathe.com. You will not automatically be transferred to that list since not everyone on my email list is a writer who will appreciate that site. Some signed on to follow my journey as an author and/or the progress of Tales of … Continue reading Big Changes for Creative Worlds
