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Forever Interrupted: A Whirlwind of Change
Forever interrupted. Isn’t that how life seems when we want to be doing something else. Right now life is a whirlwind of change. The weather is warming up and spring winds are blowing, literally, and in tornado alley, it’s always a bit scary. But it’s also predictable. Spring brings wicked weather. There’s not way around…
7 Common Mistakes New Writers Make
Maybe you’re like me when I was a new writer. I wrote my heart out, not giving any attention to the “rules” of writing. After all, I got straight A’s in my English classes and my teachers all loved my stories. And to be quite honest, I didn’t know there were any “rules” to writing…
My Novel Idea
So I did one of the scariest things I did in my writing career since 2018. I signed a contract for a new RomCom releasing this spring! Gulp! My first book took me 7 years to write. My last book took 6 months. And I’m going to write and publish a book in 2 months…
Creating Dynamic Fiction Characters Available on Teachers Pay Teachers
Did you know I have an online store for teachers and homeschoolers? The free lesson plan “Creating Dynamic Characters” is available now, and I’d love for you to download your free copy and leave your feedback. This lesson plan comes straight from my curriculum, Release the Novel in You, I’ve been teaching the last seven…
Creating Dynamic Characters Freebie and An Online Novel Writing Course
Over a decade ago, when I asked my kids’ school if I could teach creative writing, I never imagined it would blossom into what I’m doing today. If you didn’t know, I launched my “Creative Education” store for teachers and homeschooler a while ago, and I offer online novel writing courses for kids, teens, and…
Not Part of the Plan
I thought I had surrendered so many of my dreams to God’s will. Now I’m wrestling with the “next” step… doing his will and living wholeheartedly for Him and trusting him with mine and my mom’s unknown future! The hard part about surrendering ALL my hopes and dreams is that some of those dreams were…
How to Love your Life
Yesterday, I was having a conversation with some ladies and a few of them mentioned seeing me on social media and wishing they had my life. That took me back for a moment because I see so many people on social media traveling, dancing, in committed relationships, writing books, and I wish I had their…
Are you Meant for More?
Today I was feeling a bit unsettled, and I needed to spend more time in self care instead of my usual Friday at the gym and hip hop. And I’m so glad I listened to my spirit because I was able to take my mom’s call and be there for her when she needed some…
Change Your Mind. Change Your Body. Change your Summer.
We are not unhealthy just because of WHAT we put in our mouth, but rather WHY we put it in our mouth. When we get to the root of why we make the choices we do, how we choose to handle our emotions, stress and life’s obstacles; when we are ready to be honest with…
Be S.M.A.R.T. about your Health
How are you doing on your New Year’s Resolution to “lose weight” or “get healthy?” Statistics show this is the #1 resolution that most 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 achieve. Why?? For most of us, the goal is too broad without a specific plan or accountability. It’s just too overwhelming. If you want to make this the last time,…