There are rules? Shouldn’t somebody have mentioned this before now? (This is a loose quote from a book – which will remain unspecified lest I be laughed to scorn). My first experience with a writing group went quite well. Or at least, I think it did. I wasn’t humiliated. Everyone was friendly and supportive. I received… [ read more ]

It’s official. I am registered to attend the Blue Ridge Christian Writer’s Conference in May. What have I done? Do I belong at a writer’s conference? Is this going to be a colossal waste of resources – both time and money? Maybe. But, maybe it will be a fantastic opportunity. It will definitely take me out of my comfort zone.… [ read more ]

I don’t know what to do with myself. I feel lost. Unsettled. Deeply unsatisfied. I have nothing to do. Don’t misunderstand. I have plenty to do. The ever-present laundry. The dust bunnies throwing a fiesta on every flat surface. The bathrooms – ugh, the bathrooms. Plenty to do. But no deadline. If the dust bunnies… [ read more ]

Am I a writer? I’m not sure! I’ve written a book. I think most people would consider this simple fact adequate justification for calling myself a writer. Except for the teensy little fact that most people (fewer than 10 at last count) have no idea I’ve written a book. And, I’m 35 and just now… [ read more ]