Today is a day of gratefulness. Not that I’m not grateful each day—I am—but today is a little extra special because of yesterday. Yesterday was our Toastmasters Division Contest. Our club had three members competing—two in Table Topics and one in the International Speech contest. First- and second-place winners will move on to the... Continue Reading →
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Headaches, Deadlines, and a Dash of Chaos
Isn’t it crazy how something like a headache can botch your plans? I’ve had a headache for a few days, and I even forgot to write my blog yesterday. Argggggggg! Luckily, I did work on Dangerous Desires. I think it’s really coming along, and I’m still shooting for mid-to-late April for editing, with plans to... Continue Reading →
Creative Brews & Tasty Moods: A Writer’s Blend
It’s Sunday afternoon, and we are at our local coffee shop. My Sweetheart is doing his thing on the other side of the table while I sit and write, listening to a paranormal YouTube channel. Yes, I like to listen to various things while I write, draw, or paint. I either have a Jane Austen... Continue Reading →
Beware the Rabbit Hole: Procrastination at Its Finest
I’ve been down a rabbit hole most of the day today—watching everything from funny animal videos to paranormal stories, positive affirmations, disasters, and so much more. I allowed myself to fall into the quicksand trap of mindless videos. It wouldn’t be so bad, except I have goals and a deadline to meet. Spending several hours... Continue Reading →
An Inspiring Weekend at the Spine Bookshop Author Con (And A Sneak Peek)!🫣
Hello and Happy Sunday! This was the weekend of the Spine Bookshop’s First Annual Author Con. They had panels set up covering various topics such as diversity, LGBTQ+, banned books, and more. There was an assortment of authors, D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) items, baked goods, and jewelry. I’ve made some really good connections, including some... Continue Reading →
