Thoughts on Writing Please!

While I was on my staycation, I got an email from someone that asked why I don’t post more thoughts about writing here like I used to. That was so sweet, wasn’t it? Most of the time I feel like I babble, so a nice little message like that made my day.

Tales From a Staycation

I’ve spoken (probably too much) that in the last couple years I haven’t taken much time off. I think the reason I stress that is because so many people think you have loads of time when you’re a writer.

Do You Feel Abandoned When You’re Adopted?

As some of you know, I’m adopted. I’ve talked about various things relating to my adoption, and in an article at Life Goes Strong today I also question the thought that adopted people feel abandoned.

It’s the Little Things

Sometimes it’s the small things in life that you can count on that make you most happy. This is one of mine.

It’s Internet Day!

I love that fact that today is Internet Day. After all, I met my husband online! I have some other reasons to love Internet Day, though.

Thoughts on Writing

I used to post here whenever I had something to say that was related to writing. Now, I’ve sort of moved all my writing thoughts over to the Working Writers blog.

Get My Newsletter?

I took a break from writing my newsletter for a few months until I decided what I wanted to do with it. I was writing it every month, and I think that got a little overwhelming for people. Instead, I’m going to do it quarterly, and I just sent out my first one.

SE Wisconsin Book Festival

I’m pretty much new to book festivals, so I wasn’t sure what to expect with the Southeastern Wisconsin Book Festival. But a few writer friends asked me if I wanted to pitch in for a table, I said “sure!” I was glad I did.

What I Learned From Brandilyn Collins

I recently got a chance to meet Brandilyn Collins at a dinner at book signing, and have to say how very impressed I was with her. I couldn’t help noticing a few things she did that would be helpful to other writers.

New Year’s Resolutions?

At the beginning of this year I was asked several times if I had any New Year’s resolutions. The short answer?

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