From one mother to another…

Raising three teenage girls is tough. Add in learning disabilities,
suicide & depression and it’s a miracle I’m not an alcoholic.

Raise your hand if you understand…

Chocolate Cinnamon Buns by Jodi Picoult

In honor of our first book club selection - The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult - I couldn't resist trying these chocolate cinnamon buns of hers!  I love to bake. Normally it's kind of relaxing for me, a stress reliever if you must. But I have to admit - these chocolate...

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The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

Are you ready? My copy came in the mail earlier this week and I can't wait to begin! Also....2 people who posted in last weeks comments have won a copy of The Storyteller! Renee Hurst and Edith Bailey Congratulations on winning ecopies of The Storyteller! I will need...

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7 Steps to Indie Publishing

Interested in indie publishing but don’t know where to turn? Having self published (so far) eight out of my ten ebooks, I might be able to help. Write the best book you can. Don’t be afraid to revise. Get your book edited by a professional editor. And yes, you might...

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What Happens When Amazon Promotes You?

I've been receiving emails from fellow writers asking me about the Amazon promotion I was part of for August and what it means and how to get it. Let me start off by saying that I have no idea how Amazon decides which authors to promote. I promise there were no bribes...

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What Does It Mean To Be Indie?

Since I started this journey, I've learned a lot of things. I've learned that as an indie author - I can't always do it alone, that the finished product I thought was 'awesome' was only mediocre at best. I've learned that there has to come a time when I realize I...

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Emotional Workshop Critique – Part 2

WOO HOO! We have our critique! Thank you everyone who submitted their samples! I've kept the sender as confidential just in case - but if this is your story (hint hint  - wink wink) and you'd like to ask Angela questions on her critique - please feel free in the...

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Emotional Thesaurus Critique – Part 1

WOO HOO! We have our critique! Thank you everyone who submitted their samples! I've kept the sender as confidential just in case - but if this is your story (hint hint  - wink wink) and you'd like to ask Becca questions on her critique - please feel free in the...

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Internalizing the Emotions to Increase Your Writing Impact

I have the fabulous Roxy Boroughs guest blogging today about creating emotions that you've never experienced yourself. I love Roxy - I love her spirit, her heart, her character and her writing. Once you discover her - you'll love her too! ~~~ Single mom, Maggie...

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Top 5 Ways to Create Emotion in Your Writing

I have the fabulous Jesse Kimmel-Freeman guest blogging today for our Emotional Thesaurus Workshop! Thanks for stopping by! ~~ Hey everyone! I'm Jesse Kimmel-Freeman. I write in several genres, but the thing that connects them all is the ability to create emotion. I...

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