I just got back from another writer’s retreat and I have to say, some of my best work is done in the company of a special writer friend. For some reason, the energy flows and we seem to help each other through the rough spots without any effort at all. One of my completed mss […]
There is a buzz in my ears and electricity in my blood; I’ve just returned from the RWA National Conference in San Francisco. For those of you who have attended one, you know what I’m talking about. If you’ve never been to one or you simply wonder what it’s like, here is a fun laundry […]
Today I have the tedious task of packing for Nationals, the almost week long RWA Conference. I’ll be pitching my mss again, so searching the closet for that perfect outfit requires some thought. Something professional is a must, but since the workshops run from early morning into late evening, the outfits must be comfortable as well. I […]
It’s difficult to explain the energy created simply by being in the same space with other writers, but Passion’s Promise, my fourth story has come to life thanks to a group of incredible women and a special writers’ retreat. A very special friend opened her mother’s home to us (a group of eight) and we […]
Last year, Jo, a friend I met outside a workshop at a conference in Reno in 2005, invited me to attend a writer’s conference in Oklahoma City. OWFI turned out to be one of the best I’ve attended – spending time with a friend was awesome, too. I attended again this year, this past weekend. […]
I looked out the window this morning and realized Spring has arrived. The trees and bushes lining our street are bursting with white and pink flowers. It is gorgeous! The birds are chirping happily and the lawn will soon need to be cut. At the same time, I realized I’ve been so wrapped up in writing and submitting […]
I just got back from my writers retreat and the weekend award ceremony. What a fantastic week. First, working with my friend brings new energy to my work. We both got a lot accomplished and feel confident our WIP will be polished and ready for submission within two months! Huge progress. Thanks Lynn. Second, Saturday night at […]
Sadly, I brush sand from the bottom of my shoes. I just got back from my daily walk on the beach. The last one for a few weeks. We’re packing up the cats and heading back to St. Louis. The wind whipped my cheeks, the water crashed on shore as hundreds of birds dove into […]
I must admit, I feel a bit guilty. I’m at the beach house and though it is a chilly 40 degrees, the sun is bright and the sky is a stunning crisp blue (same color as my hubby’s eyes). Not a cloud out there, the ocean swells create a gentle rhythmic rock as the palm trees rustle […]
“Expect Great Things” is my new mantra for 2009. It was on a soup mug I received for Christmas. It’s such a simple statement, but think of the impact. Dream big, aim high, what do you have to lose? If you don’t take that first step and try, you can’t accomplish. Right? I’ve always been driven, […]