I’ve been waiting to revise until I can truly look at my book as a reader and not a writer. The process of going back and forth between being a writer and being a reader is important work and challenging. My beta readers have been valuable in the writing process and there have beenContinue reading “Revising: reading with new eyes”
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Small World Moment
“I miss my friends!” Yesterday I stopped by a store on Pearl Street that reminded me of a store from my days living in Glencoe. I asked the woman helping me if they were a franchise because I remembered a store “Shoefly”Continue reading “Small World Moment”
In honor of Earth Day
Earth Day and what it represents has always been important to me. My love of flora and fauna goes back to my earliest memories. I have both learned and taught about the interdependent web of life on our planet. Living in the Rocky Mountains has allowed me an even better vantage for admiring the beautyContinue reading “In honor of Earth Day”
Never Give Up
As a lifelong Cubs fan, I’ve learned many important lessons. I’ve learned patience (Wait until next year!) I’ve learned sometimes rain is just what you need (Game 7 World Series.) I’ve learned miracles do happen (2016 season!) I’ve learned to enjoy the gentle rhythm of baseball and how to relax. I’ve learned thatContinue reading “Never Give Up”
Clouds – “Both Sides Now”
Someone close to me once said I am easily entertained. I’m not sure if it was a compliment but I took it as one. I’m truly never bored and am always looking for beauty or inspiration wherever I go. My imagination is strong; probably the reason I enjoy being with children and writing fiction. Continue reading “Clouds – “Both Sides Now””
Butterflies: a sign of spring
Today’s sign of spring were butterflies everywhere. They have inspired writers for centuries. One of my favorites is: “The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has enough time.” – by Rabindranath Tagore
Moonlight
I have always enjoyed the moon; seeing it change each night. But if you’ve never seen it away from the light pollution of the city, do yourself a favor and make that happen. Living in the Rocky Mountains offers never ending beauty on a daily basis. The glow of the moon each night, the wayContinue reading “Moonlight “
The magic of reading
📚📝📚📝📚📝📚📝📚📝📚📝📚📝 “You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend.” I’m always happy to read something that opens my world to knowing people I wouldn’t necessarily meet in my own life. Yet I am also equally enchanted by characters whoContinue reading “The magic of reading”
Missing Riley
“The price we pay for love” Today marks the one year anniversary of losing my sweet Riley. If you have ever been greeted with a tail wagging so hard, you feelContinue reading “Missing Riley”
First blog post
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