If you follow me on Instagram, you will notice I post a great deal about trees, especially right now. I have always had a love for trees. I have no recollection of when I first fell in love with them. but I remember many a time spent outdoors, old blankets stretched out on the lawn, […]
Tag: Portals Series
More self doubts and nonsense
“Tryna find the magic. Tryna write a classic. Don’t you know, don’t you know, don’t you know? Waste bin full of paper, clever rhymes, see ya later. These words are my own from my heart flow.” Natasha Bedingfield “These Words” I’m currently working on the edits of the eleventh book in the Portals Series, titled […]
Stay Magical
“The artist, if he is not to forget how to listen, must retain the vision which includes angels and dragons and unicorns, and all the lovely creatures which our world would put in a box marked, Children Only.” Madeleine L’Engle “Walking on Water“ I had a recent conversation with an older friend, who had heard […]
Bots, Reviews, and Scams
Like any wannabe writer (oh hey, that’s in the name of my genealogy blog *wink*), I post a great deal to some social media sites. I have an author page set up on Facebook, of course, and I use Instagram a great deal. I use them in hopes that interest will be drummed up for […]
Rainbows and Connections
Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what’s on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but also illusions, and rainbows have nothing to hide. Kermit T. Frog “The Rainbow Connection” The Midwest had some good old fashioned thunderstorms recently, the kind that evoke summer and interrupted ballgames, swims in pools, hikes. The air […]
It’s Okay
There are days I just can’t write. When I say that, I don’t mean I didn’t write anything, since I am always writing. There are days that I don’t work on the story that has been brewing in my head. The one I thought I was writing next. After all, I am still writing my […]
Wondrous outside
My Midwestern state of Iowa is expected to have some beautiful temperatures the next few days, and has had glorious sunshine the past two beautiful days. Yesterday, the husband and I went on a small walk around downtown Des Moines, enjoying fresh air that wasn’t breathtakingly chilly. I am currently outside as I type this, […]
Frustrations and Patience… a waiting game
I get frustrated sometimes. Lately, it seems I am frustrated a great deal, especially at night when I am tired and staring at my computer after a long hard day. Thankfully, I have a saint of a husband who helps me deal with these frustrations. Part of my malaise lately is due to the weather. […]
Mornings
Mornings are one of my favorite times to write. Though my recent #NaNoWriMo2021 stats might say otherwise since I updated more often at night, I tend to enjoy doing a great deal of writing in the morning, especially on my days off. The hubby and I currently live in a smallish apartment and the windows […]
First book free!
Yep, you read that correctly. My first novel, The Keeper of the Key, is completely free on Kindle this weekend. Offer is only good through Monday. If you have been looking for a chance to check out my books, now is a good time! Offer is ONLY good on the e-book version though! There is […]
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