I love reading to my kids. And I love that they love me reading to them. It hit me while browsing books at the library today that I’m no longer picking out girlie picture books to read to E, but easy readers that she can read to me. It’s bittersweet. I love growing readers, but I will forever and always… Read More
Archives for April 2016
Storytelling Superpower
I’m part of a group of awesome authors and bloggers on the street team for Gabriela Pereira’s upcoming book, DIY MFA. Gabriela’s podcast and website are both insanely inspiring and fun to browse through (if writing and creative interest you). Gabriela and her team have done it again! What’s Your Storytelling Superpower? Every writer has a superpower, some aspect of… Read More
Seven things that are saving my life right now
Early mornings. Earlier this week I talked about my typical day. The game changer for me has been that 5 AM wake up (although this week it’s been more like 6). 5AM is a killer (killer) but I get oh so much more accomplished when I get up early. 20oz glass water bottle. Drink all the water. I try to… Read More
Work at Home Mom: Day in the Life
There’s a crazy balance of a work at home mom. I’ve been told more than once, “I don’t know how you do it.” There really isn’t a fancy formula to making it all work. You just do. You figure out what works for you and you do it. But for those still curious what my typical day looks like …. Read More
Taking a Break Isn’t Always a Bad Thing
I’m part of a group of awesome authors and bloggers on the street team for Gabriela Pereira’s upcoming book, DIY MFA. Gabriela’s podcast and website are both insanely inspiring and fun to browse through (if writing and creative interest you). This week we were encouraged to share a time when we had to honor our reality and writing had to… Read More
March Book Report
March is kinda sad on the reading front . . . but that’s ok because most of my focus has been going toward edits! What books I did read this month: Ross Poldark | Winston Graham: I don’t think it’s been a secret how much I loved the most recent BBC telling of this 1945 series. One thing I love… Read More
The Origin Story
I’m part of a group of awesome authors and bloggers on the street team for Gabriela Pereira’s upcoming book, DIY MFA. Gabriela’s podcast and website are both insanely inspiring and fun to browse through (if writing and creative interest you). This week we were asked, “What is your origin story?” or when did you first start writing? Honestly, I have loved books… Read More