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Word and Story Hunter, a New Series of Posts on Writing

Word of the Week: Yen A yen is a strong desire, urge, or craving for something. I have a yen to discover the right word the first time I write a draft of my work, but the reality is I often find a beautiful word that fits and then reuse it multiple times in aContinue reading “Word and Story Hunter, a New Series of Posts on Writing”

NEW Reviews of Writing Books, a Series

I love to read. I have loved reading for most of my life. As a writer, I read genre books, poetry, and non-fiction, specifically writing craft books, writing encouragement books, writing prompt books, books that inform my writing, and writing business books. This last year, I embarked on a writing business and writing marketing bookContinue reading “NEW Reviews of Writing Books, a Series”

NEW Advent Series

My faith is foundational in my life and work, all of my writing and all that I do. Yes, sometimes, I fall short. Often times, actually. I know God has called me to love Him and to love others like He loves each of us, like Jesus loves us. I fall way short of that.Continue reading “NEW Advent Series”

GIVING THANKS

Giving thanks invites reflection, rest, humor, and courage into our lives. In the autumn, I fall into a reflective season of writing each year. Even as I participate in National Novel Writing Month, I find myself reflecting on my writing: what I write, how I write, why I write. I rejoice over the writing thatContinue reading “GIVING THANKS”

IWSG November: Do You NaNoWriMo?

Insecure Writer’s Support Group A database resource site and support group for writers and authors. Featuring weekly guests and tips, a monthly blogfest gathering, a Facebook group, a book club, and thousands of links – all to benefit writers! #IWSG Website / Facebook Group / Twitter / Book Club Reedsy Discount / Past Issues NovemberContinue reading “IWSG November: Do You NaNoWriMo?”

NEW AND UPCOMING EVENTS AND APPEARANCES!

WRITE IN THE HARBOR Class: Four Sentence Stories and Exercises to Boost Creativity Dates: November 4th and 5th in Gig Harbor, WA BBQ2U AUTHOR TABLE Gig Harbor December 5-11th Including the Greater Gig Harbor Book Flood on December 6th, from 4-7pm

Does Rest Have a Place in Fiction Novels?

Rest plays an important role in fast-paced, adventure-filled fiction. Find out why in this post!

Rest, Renewal, Reading, and a Short Post Series

Reflections from Vacation on Rest, Writing, and Renewal

IWSG: Favorite Genre, Upcoming Book Release, and a Bit about TikTok

Check out all the IWSG has to offer and join the monthly blog hop at the website. Link Here! Many thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh and all of the co-hosts: Tonja Drecker, Victoria Marie Lees, Mary Aalgaard, and Sandra Cox! IWSG: Favorite Genre October 5 question – What do you consider the best characteristics of your favorite genre? SpeculativeContinue reading “IWSG: Favorite Genre, Upcoming Book Release, and a Bit about TikTok”

Pseudonyms

I have wrestled with the idea of pseudonyms for over a decade. I didn’t originally want one. I love my name. I love the way it reads. I love the way it sounds. I love it as it is. However, some readers find it off-putting for various reasons, sometimes because they can’t pronounce it easily.Continue reading “Pseudonyms”