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I’m Tired…
I’m tired of sacrificing for my family. I’m tired of being under appreciated. I’m tired of being taken for granted. I’m tired of jumping every time my kids need something. I’m tired of doing what is expected of me. I’m tired of putting the needs of others before my own. I’m tired of doing the…
AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Cheryl Wyatt
I first met Cheryl several years ago when we found ourselves in a critique group together. Sometime later, another critique group was formed-Inspirational Critters. Cheryl’s enthusiasm and sense of humor abound; even the flat world of cyberspace can’t contain her abundance of contagious energy, faith in others, and spiritual constancy. After Hurricane Katrina, I lost…
Clearing My Bookshelf
This weekend I will be giving away several books (check out the links below). To enter all you have to do is leave a comment here! How easy is that!! If you’re new to my blog please introduce yourself and tell me how you found it! I will contact the lucky winners on Monday! Island…
Quick Fiction Fixes – Dialogue info dumps
We’re all busy, whether working full-time or chasing/chauffeuring kids around all day. Yet we’re also writers, striving to get our words on paper and then polish it to a sparkle. This column gives quick fixes for fiction manuscripts specifically for busy writers. Pick and choose what works best for you! Avoid info dumps in dialogue.…
Surviving ICRS
I went. I saw. I came home with blistered feet. I’m talking about my first ICRS, the International Christian Retail Show, formerly known as CBA. I went this year because it was in Atlanta, about an hour’s drive from my house. How could I NOT go? I commuted, saving the cost of transportation and hotel.…
Getting Ready for School
Reposted from August 2004Well, it’s August and school is just around the corner. Several schools went back last week and more go this coming week. I’m pretty much ready to start schooling from an organizational standpoint, but I want to wait until after labor day. I grew up on the East coast and I just…
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right Scripture/Devotion The steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. ~Psalm 37:23 I am the poster child for Writer…Interrupted. At my house “quiet moment” is an oxymoron. That said, I never seem to get enough done, whether it’s praying, cleaning, writing,…
Writers should Read Nonfiction
by Ron Estrada I’m a sucker for war stories. A month ago or so I grabbed “Halsey’s Typhoon” on CD at my library. For those of you who didn’t spend your childhood watching Victory at Sea reruns (and why not?), Admiral “Bull” Halsey’s entire fleet was caught in the middle of a super typhoon while…
CSI: Up Close and Way Too Personal!
New York is a great place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there. Why? Because I’ve lived there!!! But never had I experienced anything like I did this afternoon. We’re visiting family in NY (5 towns near Kennedy airport) and we haven’t even been here 24 hours. Driving down the street toward my…