Remember the old camp song: It only takes a spark to get a fire going . . . Of course, that song was talking about God’s love. But it is true of so many things. I’ve been in a creative slump lately. …
If at first you don’t succeed. . .
Last year, my daughter brought me this lovely puzzle from her visit to Monet’s house and gardens. I love puzzles, and while I could tell from the picture it would be quite a challenge, I felt I was up for …
A Change–and a Question
Being an indie author means that selling books is not as straightforward as with a publishing house. Many times, indie authors experiment with different options. A couple of years ago, I did just that, making my ebooks …
Get to know me
Over on Inspired by Life . . . and Fiction, we are celebrating a new look with a series of "get to know us" posts. Tamera Alexander created this wonderful graphic with the questions, so I thought I'd use it, too! …
The Beginning
Beginnings are my nemesis. The beginning of the day. Of a new season of life. The first attempt at a new skill. The first meeting with a new person. The first chapter of a …
My Novelette’s New Cover
Many of you have downloaded and read my novelette, The Work of His Hands. When I wrote it and was ready to give it to you, I didn’t want to pay a cover designer. I tried to do it myself with a combo of AI and Canva. The …
A Savannah Surprise
In 2012, my husband took me on my first trip to Savannah. It was a place he knew I longed to visit, my imagination captured by the city that plays a crucial role in so many of Eugenia Price’s (my favorite author) books. It …
Gratitude in the Present
I don’t know about you, but my January is typically a “down” month. Not as in “I’m depressed”, more as in “I’m not busy”! And frankly, I love a slower paced January after two months worth of holiday activities. I want to …
Subscription Fatigue
My guess is that you are feeling subscription fatigue, too. It seems like everything is a subscription these days! Not only do we have many subscriptions in our normal life—music, tv/movie streaming, sports …
Guest Post: Grace Hitchcock
Hey, y'all! I hope you enjoy this post by my friend Grace Hitchcock. Check out her books linked in her bio at the bottom of this post. She's a delightful person and writer. Enjoy! The Listening Habit that Transformed My …