Resurrecting an old friend

by | Oct 5, 2011 | History, Horses, Writing

By old friend, I mean an old manuscript. (What exactly did you think I meant?)  I’ve mentioned before the “Story” behind my first real manuscript. I’ve taken this story out, dusted it off and I’m going to give it another go. Now,...

We don’t have to have it all together. Really.

by | Oct 3, 2011 | Writing

I’m a perfectionist. A bit of a neat freak. An over-analyzer. So when I dive into something, I dive all the way. For writing, I took classes, read blogs, joined writers groups, attended conferences, wrote my little fingers off, social network-ed, created a...

Congratulations to ACFW winners

by | Sep 29, 2011 | Book Reviews, Writing

2011 Genesis Winners Contemporary Fiction Katy Pistole Contemporary Romance Mary Curry Historical Fiction Johnnie Alexander Donley Historical Romance Sarah Ladd Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Dianna T. Benson Romantic Suspense Renee Ann Smith Speculative Fiction Matt Jones...

Why I failed to go completely “digital”

by | Sep 20, 2011 | Writing

A while back, I made some big claims, started a new revolution of sorts. I was going PAPERLESS! Using some fantastic efficiency apps and new toys, I was on my way. Going completely digital and ultra hip. It’s what the cool kids do, these days. Well, I failed....

What we should aspire to become

by | Sep 15, 2011 | Writing

  There’s no shortage of amazing people in this world. Look past the salacious headlines and popular rabble and you’ll find artists, musicians, actors, writers and so many more who dedicate their lives to others. And then they surprise in yet another...