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A Bumpy, Humbling, and Exhilarating Slog toward Publication
by Elizabeth Camden My road to publication was long and bumpy. I daydreamed about my first manuscript for years before I got up the courage to start writing. I honed and polished it to a diamond-bright shine. It was exactly the kind of novel I adored reading and I considered it a masterpiece. I sent…
Beating the Bugs During Cold and Flu Season
by Brandy Heineman No one likes being sick over the holidays, so it’s time for a round-up of popular tactics to beat colds and flu. Which remedies actually help if you do get sick? One caveat: always discuss treatments and therapies with your doctor first! Staying Healthy Take a multivitamin? As their fine-print labels declare, multivitamins and…
The Pumpkin Gospel
The Pumpkin Gospel Open with prayer and share “Every Halloween, people carve pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns. We’re going to carve a pumpkin too, but our pumpkin is going to teach us about the Gospel and God’s promise of heaven. Theme: We become a new creation when Jesus comes into our hearts. Supplies: Pumpkin, large bowl, newspapers, sharp…
Monster Mash Continues… Join Us!
Great Discussions, Book Giveaways, Cool Authors, New Friends! https://www.facebook.com/groups/Monstermashbookparty/
Monster Mash Book Bash Happening NOW!
Today is the day!! The schedule is posted so join us for three days of discussions, book giveaways and fun! This diverse group of authors will be sharing their books and thoughts on the “Monsters” in our lives and what we can do to draw them out into the light. The books range from cozy mysteries…
The Perfect Blog: Setting Your Words Free
It’s Monday. The day I’m supposed to blog. And I have some GREAT posts in my draft folder. I’m really excited for you to read them, eventually. Unfortunately, they’re doing you and me no good sitting in my draft folder half finished. So what is it going to take to set them free? Schedule Time to…
Monster Mash Book Bash Oct 29-31
I’ve never been big on the whole creepy,scary, Halloween season, but this year I’m excited to bring this awesome group of Mystery/Suspense/Thriller authors together for three days of “Shedding Light in a Dark World.” This diverse group of authors will be sharing their books and thoughts on the “Monsters” in our lives and what we…
The Hazards of Computer Work: Blood Clots in the Legs
Authors who sit for extended periods of time, pay attention. The following information could save your life. Those who sit for extended periods of time may be at risk of forming blood clots in their veins, otherwise known as “Deep Vein Thrombosis” (DVT). These clots are potentially deadly because they can dislodge from veins, pass…
What Do You Do When You Have Nothing Left to Give, But You Can’t Quit?
You rest… That’s what I did yesterday afternoon, after I prepared lunch and several meals for my family for this week. After I cleaned the dishes and kitchen with little help from my “busy” family. After I helped with homework and did some “dance therapy” not caring who walked in while I was Cha Cha-ing…
Little Fixes to Prevent Big Problems (Part 2)
Last month, we discussed the toll unexpected home repairs can take on your household budget and looked at preventative maintenance for the kitchen, laundry zone, and roof. Today we’ll list some interior and exterior checkpoints to keep emergency repairs from becoming a major interruptions in your writing time! If your home has a garage, oil…