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01/20/24

What I Learned from Isabel Allende

I have often told people that The Waiting Room was the most genuine writing experience I’ve had. Why? Because like Allende, I wrote with innocence. I wrote with spontaneity. I wrote for no one but myself . . .

01/10/24

It’s Time to Tell a New Story

Where do I start? I guess I start with hello. It’s been a while since one of these emails landed in your inbox. I wouldn’t blame you if you forgot about me, but I didn’t forget about you.

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07/13/23

How to Find Free Books to Read Online

  Are you looking for ways to trim the budget without giving up your book obsession? Local public libraries participate in online lending using services like OverDrive via the Libby app, but sometimes it can take weeks or months before you get your eyes on a new release or even a new-ish release. Lucky for you, there are plenty of… Read More

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02/22/23

“Writers are not here to conform.”

English writer, Jeanette Winterson, says, “Writers are not here to conform. We are here to challenge. We’re not here to be comfortable—we’re here, really, to shake things up. That’s our job.” I couldn’t agree more! As a writer, it’s my job to tell stories and give my readers varying perspectives. Some of my favorite novelists, like Jodi Picoult and Khaled… Read More

12/15/22

Meet My Writing Squad

Every writer needs their squad, and these women are part of mine!   Some links in this post may be affiliate links. Karen is my editor, but she doesn’t edit my blog posts. So, all grammatical errors are mine and only mine! Karen makes my writing come alive and helps me deliver a story my readers enjoy reading. She’s also… Read More

11/30/22

How a Book Begins

Do you believe everyone deserves a defense, no matter how heinous the crime might be? Is murder ever justified? Those aren’t easy questions to answer—or maybe for you, they are. Perhaps you believe there’s never an excuse for murder, and the harshest punishment should prevail. Or perhaps you’re more apt to peek between the folds of right and wrong and… Read More

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Meet the Author

An author of fiction and truth, I like to write about anything that peaks my interest. I write mainstream fiction, but also enjoy writing about the creative process, mindful living, traveling, and the writing life. I hope my books and other writings will inspire and motivate YOU to pursue a fulfilling, passionate life - whatever that means to you. Strike up a conversation with me in the comments, on social media, or send me an email. Us humans have to stick together! Read More…

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