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5 days ago
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May 9, 2021: Book Festivals

Book Festivals are wonderful! A place for readers and writers to find each other and connect. I have had the honor of being part of more...

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May 2
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May 2, 2021: Social Limbo

What a strange place we currently inhabit. The shut-downs of the past year are easing, and every day, millions of vaccine doses are being...

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Apr 25
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April 25, 2021: The Power of a Day-Job

I am once again grateful that I am not a full-time author. I know- that seems to be in conflict with the goal of most people who want a...

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Apr 18
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April 18, 2021: Admitting Imperfection

I was recently involved in a virtual discussion with a group of writers. A varied group, and topics of discussion were also varied. At...

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April 11, 2021: The Pandemic Truth About Time

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Apr 11
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April 11, 2021: The Pandemic Truth About Time

The pandemic has certainly taught us things. It has exposed the power of nature and the short comings of humans. It has shown us who we...

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Apr 4
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April 4, 2021: Easter Basket Wishes

I love so many things about Easter. The season seems to ring in the newness and hope of spring. Flowers and sunshine. Joy and hope. One...

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March 28, 2021: Fully Vaccinated and Still Masked Up

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Mar 28
2 min

March 28, 2021: Fully Vaccinated and Still Masked Up

As the country continues to move forward with its massive vaccination push, more and more of us are now finding ourselves in the...

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Mar 21
2 min

March 21, 2021: Setting the Bar Low

I was recently reading a blog by Laura Vanderkam, author of the books on time management and productivity, where she mentioned the value...

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March 14, 2021: A School Author Visit- Finally!

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Mar 14
3 min

March 14, 2021: A School Author Visit- Finally!

It was almost a year ago exactly that I had my last pre-pandemic school author visit. It was March 13, 2020 and I was meeting with 150-...

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March 7, 2021: Historical Responsibility

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Mar 7
2 min

March 7, 2021: Historical Responsibility

I recently had a conversation with a dear, life-long friend. She is also an educator, one of my most trusted beta-readers, and we share...

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Feb. 28, 2021: Multi-tasking as a Writer

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Feb 28
2 min

Feb. 28, 2021: Multi-tasking as a Writer

One of the topics that often comes up when I am presenting at Writer’s Groups or Conferences, is the overall writing process. While each...

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Feb 21
3 min

Feb. 21, 2021: The Gap Year

The Gap Year. Defined as the year when a student, typically between high school and college, puts their life path on hold to experience...

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Feb 14
2 min

Feb. 14, 2021: A Love of Real Books!

It is undeniable that we are all spending much more time in front of screens than we ever have before. Whether on virtual platforms for...

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Feb 7
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Feb. 7, 2021: Children's Poetry

There is no denying that on Jan. 20th of this year, poetry joined our national consciousness. As a nation, we experienced poetry...

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Jan. 31, 2021: Getting to Know Your Characters

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Jan 31
2 min

Jan. 31, 2021: Getting to Know Your Characters

Characters can make or break a story. You might have the most amazing settings, riveting storylines, and a gift for language that makes...

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Jan 24
2 min

Jan. 24, 2021: Literacy Week

This week is Literacy Week. A week that “takes place annually to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity...

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Jan 17
3 min

Jan. 17, 2021: Peace and Happiness

The start of a New Year is always filled with setting goals, making plans, and listing resolutions. Looking ahead with optimism and...

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Jan. 10, 2021: The Power of Hand Writing

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Jan 10
3 min

Jan. 10, 2021: The Power of Hand Writing

The pen is mightier than the sword. I would hypothesize that it is mightier than the keyboard as well! With the surge in our reliance on...

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Jan 3
2 min

Jan. 3, 2021: My Wishes for 2021

Usually I start out the New Year with a grand plan. A set of goals in each of the areas of my life, with a road map of how I plan to...

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Dec. 27, 2020: A Different Kind of Christmas

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Dec 27, 2020
2 min

Dec. 27, 2020: A Different Kind of Christmas

I am someone who absolutely adores holidays and family traditions. I mark the days each month when I will decorate for that particular...

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