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Are you thinking of writing a nonfiction book? Here are a few tips!

Hello, awesome readers! I was speaking with a former colleague recently who is thinking about writing a book.  I dislike the word “guru” *insert eye roll* but if I were to use that word, this individual has certainly earned it. Not just because of his many years of experience and level of expertise, but especially […]

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What happens to your brain when you write about a serial killer?

Oh. Hi there, awesome readers! So, this happened. Yesterday I spent most of the day working on a novel I’m writing entitled Family Secrets. The picture above is a mock-up cover that I created, and the sub-title is in the voice of one of the characters. In my mind, she’s narrating. With me so far? Okay, […]

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The world is still a little confused, but we need to keep moving.

Hello again, awesome readers! So, this happened. I went back to the gym last week. And by last week, I mean Tuesday. To get you up to speed, exercise has always played a big role in my life. It’s what fixes me when I feel broken. It’s what helps put me back on track when […]

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A love letter to single mothers

Well, hello there, awesome readers! What you see here is the face of a happy writer. My words – my message – is impacting people’s lives. Who’d a thought? As some of you know, my book, SUPERWOMAN: A Funny and Reflective Look at Single Motherhood, officially released on March 8th.  How did I feel during the […]

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What better day to release a book for single mothers than on International Women’s Day?

How’s it hanging, awesome readers! First off, do not ever let me say that again. How’s it hanging??? What are we? The 1960s? Okay. Now that I got that off my chest, let me start again. Today is pub day for my book, SUPERWOMAN: A Funny and Reflective Look at Single Motherhood. This book has been living inside […]

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When I say that there’s a mouse in my house, I am not trying to sound like Dr. Seuss

Well hello there, awesome readers! Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything is going fine and then all of a sudden *BOOM* you go from sitting quietly in your living room to screaming hysterically into your phone? That’s how my week went.  Monday I look at my agenda and realize that I’m […]

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The Child Mother

Well, hello there, awesome readers! The year was 1985 and I was 20 years old. Like a five-year-old who finds it tremendously important to disclose that she is five AND A HALF thank you very much, I should mention that I was turning 21 in exactly one month and five days. The reality of it […]

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The 10 Spiritual Awakenings of COVID

Well hello there, awesome readers! As I write this, I am multi-tasking. Yes, my fingers are flapping across the keyboard, trying to keep up with my thoughts. But more importantly, I’m sitting here hoping that this blog post finds you well; that you are safe and healthy and not feeling too frustrated from all this […]

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Dear Single Mothers: I wrote it for younger me. I wrote it for you.

Well hello there, awesome readers! You need to stop putting everyone else first – and that includes your children.  Let’s face it: focusing on everyone else’s needs ALL THE TIME is exhausting. What ends up happening is the final hours of the day appear *poof* and we realize that we have no energy left for […]

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An open letter from a single mother to a failed father – Part 1

Well hello there, awesome readers! While this is mostly known as a humor blog, what I’m about to share with you is no laughing matter. This is a story about a man who failed at his responsibilities as a father … Just ten minutes before I was to become a single mother, I was sitting […]

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