Exhausted, Inspired — and Needing to Apologize!
This weekend is finally over! I feel like I talked more these past few days than I have in the past month combined. As the spokesperson for four contests, I had fun — and I talked a whole, whole lot — not only during the contests but also before and after each one, and late […]
From Contest Briefings to Brush Strokes: Finding Joy in the Chaos
Wow! My Head Is Spinning Next weekend is the District 63 Toastmasters Conference, and as the Contest Chair this year, things are about to get really busy for me. I’ve received all the information on the contestants, and last night, I sent out the first of several emails. Today, I scheduled the day and time […]
Paint, Words, and Passion: Why I Create
Hello and Happy Sunday!I hope all is well with you, my reader friends. Today may be a short message because I’m behind on my deadline for Dangerous Desires. Since I decided to go with an indie publisher—and may have convinced a fellow Toastmaster/friend to become my literary agent—I now want/need to get my booty in […]
From Stormy Skies to Inspiring Minds
Happy April! First, I’d like to start by saying that I hope everyone dealing with storms this week is safe. I know some may have lost property, which is devastating in itself—but lives are definitely more important (both animal and human). Prayers for everyone and their safety. Thursday morning, the school trip to Oxford, MS, […]
Gathering Inspiration: A Journey to the Literary Festival
Hello and Happy Wednesday! This week has been a bit off for me. I missed both of my painting classes due to a stomach issue, though I did manage to do some painting at home. I’m also trying to pack for my trip. The Southern Literary Festival is this week, and the creative writing classes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prepping for Author Con: Getting Ready for the Weekend!
As I sit on the couch, all cozy in a furry (fake fur) blanket, warm hoodie, and comfy, soft leggings, writing this post, I’m hoping this cold and rainy front that has crept in will go away before Saturday. Why, you ask? Because the first Annual Author Con in Smyrna, TN is this weekend, and […]
Can a Well-Seasoned (Not Old) Dog Learn New Tricks? I Think So! 🐾
My question, “Can you teach a well-seasoned dog new tricks?”, is one I’ve asked myself several times recently—well, several times in the last six months. And of course, this isn’t about training old dogs. I know—I have enough of them! But this isn’t about dogs. Also, I prefer words like well-seasoned, vintage, and classic to […]
The Echo Of A Dream ~ Brought On A Loss of Words
Hello and Happy Sunday! Some may say it’s rare for me to be at a loss for words, but today, I kind of am. I think it’s because of the semi-bad and gross dream I had this morning. I’d rather not go too deeply into it, but I will say it involved death, decay, animals, […]