Piper Punches's Blog, page 5
October 8, 2017
Fixer Friend, Let’s Talk
Dear Friend Who Wants Who Wants to Fix Everything,
Let’s talk.
I know you’re a crafted fixer. I’m not talking about someone who is good with their hands. Who lives for Pinterest boards and HGTV marathons. What I’m referring to is that little personality quirk or nugget of idealism within your being that compels you to root for the underdog. To go the distance for people who are flailing and need a little bit of stability under their feet to allow them to move forward. Finding solutions is a f...
September 24, 2017
Are You Ignoring Your Signs
Do you remember comedian Bill Engvall���s stand-up bit that always ended with the phrase, Here���s your sign? Well, the sign that he readily hands to people, isn���t quite the sign I���m talking about today. What I���m talking about are signs from the universe that point you toward your calling. Your calling could be a new career, a new relationship, or anything else that is meant to bring fulfillment or joy. Anything that allows you to live free.
It���s easy to ignore our signs. It happens...
September 21, 2017
The Exclusive 60 Days Playlist
Often writers are asked how big of a role music plays in the creative process. It���s a question I am asked frequently when I���m presenting to a high school English class or speaking with a reader. The answer is, at least for me, that music plays a critical role in the development of my stories and its characters, but not in the way you may imagine.
Do I listen to music while I write?
Hardly ever. It���s too distracting, which means I end up wasting precious writing time. Jazz and classical...
September 12, 2017
Create More, Worry Less – Advice for Teen Writers
You were born to create. . .
If you allow yourself to believe this statement, I promise you will live bravely and creatively. You will experience moments of complete clarity, know the exact direction you need to go, and have no doubt in your heart about your purpose.
Unfortunately, creativity hides from the best of us despite our good intentions. It hides behind self-doubt, expectation, and criticism. ��These little monsters guzzle our creative juices from their sippy cups because we���ve le...
July 22, 2017
SEO Marketing for Authors
Writing a book is the easiest part of self-publishing. Marketing your book and getting people other than friends or family to buy your book is a whole different beast. When people ask me what it���s like being a self-published author, I tell them it���s great. There���s freedom and complete control over what I write. I own my publishing schedule. I can create as little or often as I like.
Yet, promoting a self-published book is a lot like standing in an Indian railway s...
July 17, 2017
Gracie’s Gift
Hello, friends!
I am busy working on some new fiction, but wanted to take a break to share some exciting news with you. Two years ago, I wrote a short story called, Gracie’s Gift. It was published in Legacy, An Anthology by Velvet Morning Press. Recently, I got the right’s back to this story, and I wanted to share it with you.
I loved writing this sweet story because it was something endearing and relatable.
What will you leave behind for those you love when you’re gone?
I’m sure we’ve all t...
June 27, 2017
Introducing the #LIVEFREE Series
Hello, my lovely thought warriors and creative beings!
I hope this message finds you well. Recently, I have been posting a lot on Instagram about my travels and unwavering wanderlust. If you follow me, I hope you’ve been inspired to explore more. Traveling is a way for me to get out of my head, break the everyday routine, and to also experience new things so that I can write more stories.
Adventuring, vacationing, wanderlust – we all call traveling by a different name. We all do it for differ...
June 10, 2017
Is Expert-Minded Thinking Limiting the Human Experience?
In twenty years from now, tell me what your life will look like? What experiences will you have had that make for a great story to tell your family or friends? Will you have sampled a much of life as you possibly could, or would you have only taken only what was offered a little at a time? Will you limit your reach because you feel you must master each new experience perfectly?
Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit. ~Frank Borman
Why am I asking you these questions? Well, it�...
May 2, 2017
Mother���s Day Is Almost Here! Check Out Some of My Favorite Creative-Minded Mother���s Day Gifts . . .
The gift of creativity is something that any mother, friend, or even yourself can enjoy.
Whether your mom is a creative super woman or you���re interested in treating yourself to a little something that will inspire you to innovate, I put together a list of amazing, AFFORDABLE Mother���s Day gifts that will make this holiday special for every woman.
Enjoy the selection of books and other tools that will help you get in touch with your imaginative self. . .
Elizabeth Gilbert���s Big Magic: C...Mother’s Day Is Almost Here! Check Out Some of My Favorite Creative-Minded Mother’s Day Gifts . . .
The gift of creativity is something that any mother, friend, or even yourself can enjoy.
Whether your mom is a creative super woman or you’re interested in treating yourself to a little something that will inspire you to innovate, I put together a list of amazing, AFFORDABLE Mother’s Day gifts that will make this holiday special for every woman.
Enjoy the selection of books and other tools that will help you get in touch with your imaginative self. . .
Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic: Creativ...
