Plus April Winner Announced! Happy May, everyone! Are you ready for summer yet? I’m looking forward to a break, but as far as I’m concerned, the heat can stay away. I’m enjoying the cool weather this spring and will relish it as long as I can. So, I just finished reading Panic by Lauren Oliver. This is the fourth book I’ve… Read More
On Writing | Research Setting with Google Street View
Plus March Winners Announced! I’ve never been to New York City in my life. And yet, somehow, I’m absolutely in love with the place. Oh, I’m sure the films have romanticized it for me a bit, but what can I say? Someday I’ll be exploring the Big Apple, chilling in Central Park, and waiting in line on Broadway. When I… Read More
Really Woolly: 12 Little Blessings | Review and Giveaway
Plus a winner announced! “Count your blessings!” How many times have you been told to do this? Maybe this is even a phrase you use to teach your own kids to be thankful. I know I have. I love listening to the prayers of my oldest daughter. She never asks for anything for herself. She will pray for others—that they… Read More
On Writing | 5 Tips for Staying Focused
Plus January Winners Announced! It’s getting down to the wire. The 2014 ACFW Genesis Contest deadline is March 15th, just over a month away. My world is teeming with distractions, from homeschooling my 1st grader to dealing with my toddler’s tantrums. The only time of day I usually have to myself is after everyone has gone to bed, and by… Read More
Happy New Year PLUS December Winners Announced!
Happy New Year, everyone! 2013 is behind us as 2014 stretches ahead, bright with new possibilities.
My word for the year? Finish.
Sitting here with my toddler in my lap, trying with all her might to push me away from the computer, I can think of at least ten excuses not to finish this post right now. I was going to do it last night, but I was too tired. I could have done it when I got up this morning, but my focus was elsewhere. With that said, I plan to make some changes in 2014.