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September 4, 2018
Breathing and Singing
“Let those who thoughtfully consider the brevity of life remember the length of eternity.” Thomas Ken When you are struggling to breathe, life’s troubles distill into one simple matter. Thinking of anything else becomes impossible, as I learned when I faced my own mortality. The wildfire smoke that obliterated summer’s glory triggered my mild asthma. … Continue reading Breathing and Singing →
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June 28, 2018
Summertime, and the Living is Easy
Adjusting to a lighter work schedule is nice, especially in the summer when family duties demand my attention. At times like these, I wonder how I manage my normal workload. That’s a sign that I need to do more to let go of more. If you’re also busy, I suggest you give some thought to … Continue reading Summertime, and the Living is Easy →
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The Real Voyage of Discovery
When you have a permanent case of wanderlust, as I do, you think a lot about leaving home. Distant hillsides, waterfalls, beaches, and cities call out to be visited. The fragrance of adventure beckons like a heady rose in a garden of delights. Ah, yes, travel! In a few short years a life of travel … Continue reading The Real Voyage of Discovery →
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June 1, 2018
Skunked but not Sunk
I’ll admit to being skunked by back-to-back deadlines, which is why I missed posting last month’s reader news. Life has returned to normal, finally, or at least almost. I do have a lot of releases stacked up ahead of me, one in each of my main genres and several not-yet-announced projects. Reader News Here’s the … Continue reading Skunked but not Sunk →
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May 31, 2018
Dreaming of Tomorrows to Come
I’ll be honest. Apart from the usual journey through life, I’m not traveling anywhere this month. I am first and foremost a writer, and sometimes that leaves me chained to my desk. I’ve recently escaped that state but haven’t had enough time to plan a greater adventure. Ah, me. That will come. For now, I’m … Continue reading Dreaming of Tomorrows to Come →
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Dreaming of The Tomorrows to Come
I’ll be honest. Apart from the usual journey through life, I’m not traveling anywhere this month. I am first and foremost a writer, and sometimes that leaves me chained to my desk. I’ve recently escaped that state but haven’t had enough time to plan a greater adventure. Ah, me. That will come. For now, I’m … Continue reading Dreaming of The Tomorrows to Come →
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April 17, 2018
Feeling Like a Juggler
They call it a three-book collision, that interesting time for an author when deadlines for three books in various states of completion collide. This happens for a number of reasons. Publishers, not authors, control when their requested edits arrive in an author’s email inbox, complete with a deadline. Some publishers are predictable, while others are … Continue reading Feeling Like a Juggler →
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Lifestyle Change — On Letting Go
Dreaming of a lifestyle change is exciting, except when it’s not. Change involves losses and gains. Unfortunately, the losses often come first. That’s where my husband and I are in the process of moving into the future we envision. I want to research and write my novels on location. Since many of my book ideas … Continue reading Lifestyle Change — On Letting Go →
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March 9, 2018
Deadlines Refine the Mind
"Deadlines refine the mind. They remove variables like exotic materials and processes that take too long. The closer the deadline, the more likely you'll start thinking waaay outside the box." Adam Savage I have found this quote to be accurate. Right now I’m on a hard deadline for Stagecoach to Liberty, book three of the … Continue reading Deadlines Refine the Mind →
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March 1, 2018
Manners are Overrated
At the best of times, travel presents challenges. Being forced from our home in the middle of the work week unless we wanted to endure two days of no running water, didn’t provide the best start to the trip. We decided to make the best of things and booked a condo in a time share … Continue reading Manners are Overrated →
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