What gets you motivated, excited, ready to crank out work or start a new project? For most of us the motivation to get up every morning and go to work is the desire to pay our bills. For those of us who have a second job, or a creative passion, that work might not always result in financial gain. As a writer, I know it … Continue reading Motivation
Often anticipation and dread go hand in hand. That thing we most anticipate is also something we fear and dread. Will the wedding of our dreams go off without a hitch? Will our first big promotion prove we weren’t ready for a leadership role? Will this first date lead to something more? As a writer and a reader, I have found that many story topics … Continue reading Anticipation and Dread
Speak Up or Stay Out? My mother always told me if I couldn’t say something nice, I shouldn’t say anything at all. Well, there have been plenty of times when I should have kept my mouth shut and other times when I should have spoken up. The times I regret most are the times I didn’t speak up when I should have. Recently I found … Continue reading Speak UP?
Widows were allowed more freedoms than other women during the Victorian Era. Was it mourning or freedom that caused many to remain widowed? Continue reading Mourning in the Victorian Era
Unfortunately, hate and prejudice are still among us even in modern times. Continue reading Words Matter
I chose to go with Cushing Publishing because I felt comfortable with Rose. Why did I doubt my choice? Continue reading Problem Child, Sometimes it is You!
Imposter Syndrome I have recently seen several discussions on social media from Facebook to TikTok about Imposter Syndrome, and truthfully, I’m dealing with a bit of it myself. So, it goes to prove that being a writer, my first thought is to pin a blog and even doing a video on it. What is Imposter Syndrome, what causes it and why am I dealing with … Continue reading Imposter Syndrome
Writer’s Block: When your imaginary friends aren’t talking to you. Writer’s block is no joking matter. We’ve all heard of it and most of us have experienced it at least once in our lives. My writer’s block lasted a couple of years and I worried I’d never write again. It was caused by stress. We lost our home to fire one January and my father … Continue reading Writer’s Block
Whew, September is almost over, and October is scratching at the window. I am enjoying the cooler weather and the change of the décor to autumnal colors. Fall is my favorite time of year. It is a time for bon fires, family, NaNoWriMo and holidays. For those of you who want to write, November is a great time to get started. NaNoWriMo stands for National … Continue reading Almost time for Prep-tober!
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