Five Necessary Ingredients for a New Novel

by | Apr 30, 2012 | Horses, Writing

I’ve blissfully wrapped up my latest work-in-progress and am so looking forward to diving into a new project. (Yes, this is a disease and I can’t help myself. Must. Write.) As I gear up to put fingers to keyboard and cursor to Word document, I’ve...

Make your ideas happen

by | Apr 20, 2012 | Writing

Lately, I’ve been surrounded by more and more creative people. Well, I’ve always been surrounded by creative people, but lately more ideas and ventures have popped up than I know what to do with. I love ideas. Nothing is more energizing than a new project,...

Confession & My Secret to Everything…

by | Apr 18, 2012 | Writing

My family and friends generally think I’m a lot more capable than I really am. I get calls regularly – “Oh can you do this?” “Do you know much about this?” Confession: I usually say yes, even if I have no idea. My secret? Google.* I...

The power of black ink and a red pen

by | Apr 4, 2012 | Writing

Update #348 on my quest for publication: I’m still working hard at it! I love family get-togethers, but I hate two questions I always get. #1 – When are you going to have children!? (I’ve only been married for three years. Give me a little more...