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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…
The Nature of Art
The opening line of Anne Lamott’s writing memoir Bird by Bird states, “The very first thing I tell my new students on the first day of a workshop is that good writing is about telling the truth.” As a Christian writer, I often wonder at how truth in fiction is achieved. After studying the parable…
Gran Torino and Writing the Atypical Hero
I love it when a movie packs a powerful message, but it’s even better when I can learn something about writing from the story. Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino is one such movie. At first glance, it’s a rough movie with a not-so-likable, atypical hero. It is filled with violence and foul language which might turn off many people, but…
Do You Appreciate Writer…Interrupted?
I know many who read and receive blog updates through email are too busy to comment, but I know you’re reading. And I hope you feel Writer…Interrupted is an encouraging resource unlike any other writing site. If you want to show your appreciation for Writer…Interrupted and those who contribute here, would you consider nominating Writer…Interrupted for…
Anyone Else Feel Like Cinderella Back from the Ball?
The clock struck midnight and I had to run home, back to reality, before my beautiful gown turned into the rags meant for the daily grind of life. And now I’m here. Home. My gown is hung in the closet waiting for next year, and thankfully, I didn’t lose a shoe, but it feels like…
Purpose-full Interruptions
But as for me, my prayer is to You, O LORD, at an acceptable time; O God, in the greatness of Your lovingkindness, Answer me with Your saving truth. Psalm 69:13 One of my grandkids had a major writing project and it was really stressing her out. She felt so frustrated and “stuck!” We worked…
ACFW and the Power of Connection
I started a tradition of summing up my ACFW conference experience in a word years ago. It’s been insightful and fun looking back over the years as God spoke one or two words specifically for me. Maybe with all the excitement and conference overload one or two simple words was all I could handle. Maybe in this…
Conference Prep: Final Touches on You!
Okay ladies. If you haven’t already scheduled your mani/pedis, haircuts/color and facial waxing, it’s time!! Yes, it’s important to look your best at these writer conferences. A well groomed author says you’re a serious author and for all the money you’re dropping at the conference, you better be serious! And while you’re beautifying yourself, don’t…