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Feb. 29th, 2016
What I Learned in January and February
Two of my favorite bloggers ( Emily P. Freeman and Modern Mrs. Darcy ) do something toward the end of each month that I always look forward to, so I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon. I love to learn new things, and I want my kids to be lifelong learners. To help me model this for them, each month I’ll… [ read more ]
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Feb. 14th, 2016
You Get What You Get and You Don’t Pitch a Fit
My boys have both been privileged to have the same wonderful teacher in preschool, Mrs. Rhonda. She’s responsible for teaching super awesome tips like how to hold onto your sleeve when you put on a jacket so your sleeve doesn’t wind up over your elbow. I think we can all agree this is a crucial… [ read more ]
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Feb. 4th, 2016
A Writer’s Fear
A few weeks ago, I watched a live Adele concert . The lucky people who filled the venue were an enthusiastic audience. There were cheers, applause, and the occasional sing-a-long when she sang a favorite. I’m a fan so I enjoyed it immensely, but I couldn’t help but be struck by her vulnerability. She stood on the stage and… [ read more ]
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Nov. 10th, 2015
Read More from Harlequin
You should be reading more books published by Harlequin. Really. As I mentioned in my post a few months ago (this one – I Write For Harlequin – you should definitely read it!), the term “Harlequin” has a tendency to raise some eyebrows. Some people assume that if the book has the Harlequin logo on the cover, it’s one… [ read more ]
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Nov. 5th, 2015
Strengthen Your Writing Muscles with NaNoWriMo
I’m doing NaNoWriMo this year. There are a million reasons not to, but I’m doing it anyway. Are you familiar with NaNoWriMo? NaNo, as it’s often abbreviated, stands for National Novel Writing Month . The goal is to write a new, 50,000 word novel in thirty days. That’s 1,667 words every day for thirty days. I’ve done it before. I’ve… [ read more ]
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Oct. 1st, 2015
On Your Left
A few weeks ago, my family and I rode the Virginia Creeper Trail. Built on an old railroad bed, the Virginia Creeper Trail offers a unique biking experience. 17 miles. Downhill. Really. It’s an amazing ride. The scenery is stunning and the trail is open to cyclists of all experience levels. As you head… [ read more ]
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Sep. 14th, 2015
Already There
Despite the fact that he has never been left and has absolutely no reason to expect me to forget him, one of my children needs constant reassurance that I’m not going to leave him alone. This summer, I arrived early to pick him up from Vacation Bible School. I took a seat at the side… [ read more ]
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Sep. 3rd, 2015
Perfection and Vulnerability, A Tough Combination for Writers
There are a few things I know about myself. I don’t like them, but I know they are true. I’m a perfectionist and I don’t like feeling vulnerable. But I kept hearing about this author and researcher, Dr. Brené Brown , who has a couple of insanely popular TED talks where she discusses her research. Guess what she researches? Vulnerability,… [ read more ]
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Aug. 6th, 2015
Thursday Review – The One Thing
I’m a task-oriented person. It’s how I’m wired. You’d think with that kind of wiring, I’d be churning out books by the dozens. Not so much. In fact, I’ve been struggling to figure out how to get this whole writing thing squeezed into my day. I’m a wife, a mom of three, and a published… [ read more ]
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Jul. 30th, 2015
He loves me?
One of my greatest frustrations as a parent is wondering if Emma knows she is loved. Does she? Is she secure, certain, confident that her parents love her? After years of therapy, Emma can articulate most words, but that doesn’t mean we have conversations. She gets her point across, but abstract feelings and emotions? No.… [ read more ]