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The Writer’s Toolkit 2021

Recently I started the online course 40 Days to a Finished Book by Leonie Dawson, and so far, it’s amazing. Leonie is somewhat like SARK, whose book Succulent Wild Woman I enjoyed in my 20s, but Leonie isn’t PG-rated. She’s … Continue reading →

Has rainy season arrived?

The month of May was blazingly hot, as it is every year. At the very end of the month, we had a shower or two that sent the campesinos out into their fields to ready the rows for planting. Then … Continue reading →

The Deballing Space Adventure

For the past several months, I have been after my husband to make arrangements to get Fuzz and Cocoa neutered. To be fair, he did go to several vets to ask about the procedure and costs, but dragged his feet … Continue reading →

Self-Publishing 101 Webinar

Fellow author Mima suggested to the folks at PEI Writers’ Guild that I was the perfect candidate to teach their course Self-Publishing 101. So through her connection, it has come about that yes, I’ll be teaching this LIVE webinar on … Continue reading →

My First Radio Interview

This week was my first radio interview ever! It was a promotional segment for the webinar I’m hosting on May 19, Self-Publishing 101. I was nervous, of course. I didn’t receive the questions in advance, so I couldn’t prepare. I … Continue reading →

Moving to Mérida: How to Successfully Move to Mexico As a Family by Cassie Pearse

Moving to Mérida: How to Successfully Move to Mexico As a Family by Cassie Pearse is one family’s story of transitioning from the U.K. to the Yucatan. The author addresses safety and legal issues, schooling, shopping, and medical care, the … Continue reading →

Thank you Mom

Originally posted on Surviving Mexico:
Today I thought I write about my mom. I know she knows that I love her, but I don’t think she realizes how much of who I am today is because of her.   When…

2021 A to Z Blogging Challenge Recap

In April, I participated in the A to Z Blogging Challenge again. This year I opted to highlight women writers. I thought I’d share the list so you wouldn’t miss out on this amazing list of ladies who have taken … Continue reading →

New Games!

So I went a little off the rails with my Women in the Bible series. Remember how I had completed a deck of playing cards featuring women mentioned in the Old Testament? Then remember how I had my son translate … Continue reading →

Third Times the Charm–Shipping Packages and Mexico

Shipping to and within Mexico has always been a walk on the wild side, but our latest experience really takes the cake. Remember how several months ago I was finally able to set up a teen account for my son … Continue reading →