@lisajordan As a new writer, one of the first writing rules I learned was to be sure there was plenty of white space on the page. At that time, I wasn’t quite sure what it meant. As I grew in my craft and my abilities, I learned it meant having a good balance of...
Is Perfectionism Killing Your Creativity?
@lisajordan I have a book proposal due to my editor in a week, and until this morning, I didn’t have a completed plot. For days I struggled to get words on the page because my mind was blank. I want this story to be perfect because it wraps up the series I’ve been...
What Does Creativity Mean to You?
I’m returning to blogging after being away for a couple of years. Between managing my busy life and deadlines for a four-book series while working two other jobs, my creative bucket has been drained for other endeavors. But with my beautiful website makeover...
One Word for 2019: More
Instead of writing out resolutions that become forgotten by the end of January (if that long), I've chosen One Word to focus on each year since 2009. I focus on these words in every area of my life. Here are my past One Words: 2009—Changes—Hubby lost his job due to...
Celebrate National Taco Day + “Taco ‘Bout How Awesome You Are” Card Giveaway
According to NationalTacoDay.com, Americans consumed over 4.5 billion tacos last year. With so many different ways to eat them, people could have tacos daily for a week and not eat the same kind. We love tacos at our house. And we prefer soft tacos over hard. So, in...
Bella & Friends cards
Hug Your Hound Day is an unofficial holiday created by behaviorist Ami Moore to encourage dog owners to provide the best mental and physical care for their pooches. Dog lovers don't need a specific day to snuggle up with their furry friends. I wasn't always a dog...
Celebrate National Read a Book Day with Cards & a Giveaway!
I love to read! How about you? In fact, my love of reading led to my desire to become a writer. One author's words changed my life. But reading and writing aren't my only loves. I'm a creative who loves to play with words, photos (scrapbooking), and fibers--paper...
Writers’ Spaces Wednesdays: Jayme Mansfield
I’ve always been fascinated by other writers’ spaces. Some of my writer friends have beautiful offices. Others frequent their favorite Starbucks, Panera, or local libraries to write. Some write at their kitchen tables or living rooms. Because I love to see where...
Writers’ Spaces Wednesday: Sarah Loudin Thomas
I’ve always been fascinated by other writers’ spaces. Some of my writer friends have beautiful offices. Others frequent their favorite Starbucks, Panera, or local libraries to write. Some write at their kitchen tables or living rooms. Because I love to see where...
Writers’ Spaces Wednesday: Edie Melson
I’ve always been fascinated by other writers’ spaces. Some of my writer friends have beautiful offices. Others frequent their favorite Starbucks, Panera, or local libraries to write. Some write at their kitchen tables or living rooms. Because I love to see where...