It Is OKAY To Embrace A New Creative Season!
BalanceThe internet is flooded with articles, discussions, suggestions and groups all promoting balance.Balance for working people...to juggle their career and home life.Balance for parents...to secure...
View Article#InnovativeCreative Spotlight on...Dawn Herring
Spring is here and with it comes the excitement of new growth, inside and out.When it comes to bright, vibrant colors, new growth and total JOY, a creative associate comes to mind, and that's Dawn...
View Article10 Authors Who Dreamed Up Their Book Ideas
With a book that you love in your hands, turning page after page, you’ve probably wondered: how did they come up with all this? For some tedious outlining works. For others, seclusion and dedication...
View ArticleSaying Goodbye For Now
We experienced a tragedy recently that has left the family constellation missing one shining star: my husband’s brother, Bill.Like only a very special person can do, Bill could light up a room with his...
View ArticleGaining Confidence When Writing For The First Time
From Small Beginnings...I enjoyed my niece’s 3rd birthday recently and got the chance to meet some of my brother’s friends over cake and ice cream. We got to talking about writing, publishing and young...
View ArticleHow Long Should My Story Be?
"I Can't Do It"Many people look at stories like ‘War And Peace’ or ‘The Stand’ and want to give up. It can be awe-inspiring to see that kind of length from any author. It can be enough to send new...
View ArticleWelcome Back, Stranger
Since my hiatus last summer, everything in life has changed -- not just the year on the calendar. My work scheduled is different, my baby is now walking, new friends have come into my network, and the...
View ArticleStorms Of Life
As the storms of life loom over the country, a super-cell blows in to hang over our family. It feels as if these clouds have been here for a year, but it has barely been that long. Yet, four precious...
View ArticleMy First Spiny Orb Weaver
They say that one should try to enjoy a 'sweet spot' every day. Well, when possible, I try to get a walk in the back yard while the summer days are still abundant. After 16 years here, I had begun to...
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