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Friendship
Due to my husband’s illness, most of my time is spent inside our comfortable home. Occasionally, I have lunch with a dear friend. Today was one of those days. I’m so grateful to God for putting us in the right … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration
Tagged Carol Ann Erhardt, faith, friends, God, heart, trust, writing
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My Internal Editor Eats My Dirty Socks
Writing 101: Sit rear in chair and write. I’m a dreamer. I could spend hours sitting and writing scenes in my head. Actions play out like a movie unfolding in beautiful colors on a panoramic screen. Relaxing, lulling me into … Continue reading
Posted in Devotions
Tagged Carol Ann Erhardt, devotions, internal editor, writer, writing
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Fighting the “Slump”
Yesterday I read an article in my local newspaper called “Office Uprising” written by columnist Kevin Joy. Offices here in the surrounding area are turning to “standing” desks for employees and “treadmill” desks. They are increasing productivity and stopping the … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged creativity, healthy work alternatives, productivity, standing, standing work stations, treadmill, treadmill desks, walking, writing
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Plotting is Such Sweet Sorrow
I’m a seat of the pants writer. I sit and write. I don’t write outlines or a synopsis before I begin. I do think about my characters, develop their backgrounds and know what makes them tick. I have an idea … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged God, plotting, Randy Ingermanson, Snowflake plotting, story, writing
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The Truth Revealed – About My Author Life
No, I’m not rich. I’m not a celebrity. You won’t find my book sitting in prominent view on your favorite bookstore shelf. You won’t find me being interviewed on any television talk show. You might see me in your local … Continue reading
STARING AT A BLANK SCREEN by Dora Hiers
STARING AT A BLANK SCREEN by Dora Hiers Four books completed. Two published. One under contract. One more under consideration. What’s next? What do you do when a blank, white page stares back at you from the computer screen? Where … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Authors
Tagged blank screen, Dora Hiers, God, ideas, Inspiration, Journey's Edge, Journey's Embrace, Journey's End, writing
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Mary Manners – BURIED TREASURES
My friend Mary Manners is here today to share a very inspiring post. Mary’s new book BURIED TREASURES was just named as a 2011 CAPA Nominee…a very high honor indeed. At the end of her blog, you’ll find a blurb … Continue reading
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Tagged Buried Treasures, manuscripts, marathons, Mary Manners, mothers, White Rose Publishing, writing
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Two Little Squirrels
Yesterday I watched two little squirrels playing like kittens beneath the sweetgum tree in our front yard. Hubby asked me if they were playing or if they might be…well, a male and female… But, they were playing. Really. So cute. … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration
Tagged coneflowers, feral cats, heart, love, monarch butterflies, squirrels, thankful, writing, yellow finch
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It’s All Downhill From Here
Yesterday, while doing my treadmill writing, I realized I’m only 100 pages from reaching the end of my current manuscript (based on editorial requirements). My heart did a happy tap dance because all the necessary pieces for the plot twists … Continue reading
