“You Can Do It!”

This past weekend, Myra McEntire gave a speech at the first annual UtopYA conference.  If you weren’t there, Myra posted her keynote on her site.  Click here to read it.  Did you read it?  Seriously, click here and read it … I’ll wait. Didn’t you love the video?! For those of you who didn’t click when I told you to, … Read More

Just another Monday. The kind where I kind of strip naked…

Me … naked. It’s not a pretty thing, but that’s what I did today.  Ripped off all my perfectly plotted clothes and stood there stark naked.  I hit the send button. And now, I’m standing there … like this. It’s only been a couple hours and already I’m looking over my shoulder. Wondering if anybody’s watching?  Who’s pointing?  Praying no … Read More

The Caterpillar and The Six Year Old. Hankies ready?

It’s not very easy explaining Heaven and death to a six-year-old.  We’ve been blessed not to have the need for this conversation for some time.  So, you can imagine my surprise yesterday morning when my six-year-old mini-me decided the ride to school would be the perfect time and place.  He wanted to confirm his Grandpa Doc and Grandpa Pete were … Read More

Wordsmith Wednesday #4

The objective: Show us a scene from your current project. It can be creepy, adventurous, romantic, etc. Just a snippet to let readers see what they’re in for!The guidelines: * Must be from a current work-in-progress (WIP). Nothing already published. * You may choose from any section of the manuscript, but be mindful not to include spoilers. * Keep it … Read More

Birds, Worms, The Vidalia Chopper and Me.

Burning the midnight oil and grabbing that early worm are really kicking my butt! The purplish smudges under my eyes are my only reward, right now.  Flat tush, round belly, jiggly arms, laundry piles, dust bunnies.  Just a small list of my “accomplishments,” right now.  Imaginary friends, crazy worlds, reality and fantasy living harmoniously. Rough edges, smoothing; holes, filling; lines, … Read More

Interview with Elizabeth Norris, author of UNRAVELING!

It’s been a crazy spring break herding mini-mes and stink-eyeing bathing suits, so I thought I‘d head back to the writing cave for another edition of WRITING CAVE CAMP OUT!!!! I want to welcome to the “cave” (aka my writing room and only clean space in the house) former So Cal, San Diego girl now a NYC pro, Elizabeth Norris!!!!!! I just finished reading … Read More

Wordsmith Wednesday Teaser #2

Welcome one and all to the next greatest meme on the face of the planet! Well, at least to us! 🙂 It started as the brain child of the great Hope Collier. Thanks, Izzie, for such a great idea! The objective: Show us a scene from your current project. It can be creepy, adventurous, romantic, etc. Just a snippet to … Read More

Wednesday Repeat!

My friends over at Chirenjenzie are having some fun on Wednesdays with WORDSMITH WEDNESDAYS! I’m running about a day behind mentally and about two weeks behind physically so, with Beth’s permission, I’m posting my WW on Thursday. Here are the guidelines: Show us a scene from your current project. It can be creepy, adventurous, romantic, etc. Just a snippet to let … Read More

Spring Break…

In an attempt to further test my sanity, the minis two separate school districts decided that back-to-back Spring Breaks could just send me over the edge or get me ready for summer break. I’m going to dive back into the week two of Ruiz Minis Gone Wild and leave you with this latest SNL Skit.For all those who live in … Read More