Last Friday night, around 8:00 PM, I was tired. It had been a full day for me and a stressful one for the world. I was ready to get into my pajamas and snuggle with my baby girl on the couch with a mug of tea and some mindless television. Instead, I cleaned the bathroom. Let […]
A Happier Perspective On Donald Trump’s Presidency
Readers, if there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I love getting a shift in perspective. A slight twist of the lens, a zoom in or out, some new information provided: I feel a deep thrill to have an issue freshened, a story given new dimension. (In another life, I might have been a […]
Five Ways To Study Characters
I spent the past two weeks getting reacquainted with the characters for my second historical novel, BLIZZARD (still a working title). After writing the first draft over the summer, I took a break from the book to let things marinate. I’ve decided that much will be changed in the second draft. Most of the characters will retain vestiges of […]
Tips For Achieving Daily Goals With An Unpredictable Schedule
In 2017, as in any other year, there are many things I want to accomplish. Last week, I posted my list of goals for the year. Those are big-target goals: abstract ideas, not concrete plans. How do I accomplish them, particularly as my schedule will be wildly different throughout the year? Right now, I’m home […]
2017 Resolutions
I’m happy to make a resolution or goal any time of year, but even though New Year’s is a completely arbitrary date, it does close out the holiday season, and that makes it a perfect time to recommit to priorities. So even though I’m calling these “resolutions,” they’re really just a to-do list for the […]
“Tomorrow Is A New Day, With No Mistakes In It Yet.”
“Tomorrow is a new day, with no mistakes in it yet.” -Anne of Green Gables This quote is true every day, but none more so than on New Year’s Eve. I wish all of you the best with your fresh, pristine year ahead. I have great hopes for 2017 for myself and my family. I […]