May 5, 2015 | The Life Less Ordinary, The Writing Life
The title of this post is a bit of a misnomer, I’ll admit. I can’t tell you how all writers feel. I can just tell you how I do. Today is the day my very first published book will be released. I now have things that I’ve dreamed of having since I was...
Feb 24, 2015 | Mysterious Places, The Life Less Ordinary, The Writing Life
It may just be the most amazing writers’ retreat ever. I’m going to go out on a limb and say it is. This summer, I’ll be in Transylvania for the Horror Writers’ Workshop. What better place to craft a scary story than in the shadow of Bran...
Jan 14, 2015 | The Life Less Ordinary
So, The Boy and I have this couple’s journal. It requires us to answer questions everyday. On January 9th, our task was to describe each other in one word. For me, The Boy chose inspirational. Which led to a great big discussion about how I don’t see...
Jan 7, 2015 | The Life Less Ordinary
Welcome back, Dear Readers. 2015 is going to be my year for battling personal demons…and kicking their respective asses. It isn’t going to be easy, but neither is making a living as a freelance writer, fighting in the ring, and writing six novels. I figure...
Jan 6, 2015 | The Life Less Ordinary
Turn your home office into a gym! Sometimes I stumble upon something that is too good not to share. Here are the Top Ten things I found in 2014. Some of them surprised even me. Especially number four! (No one has sponsored me, given me a pat on the back, or otherwise...
Nov 20, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Balinese children at a friend’s English school. Another friend and I sponsored two children so they could attend as well. It’s easy to get swept away when you travel, especially when you travel to a country that is radically different from your own. If...