Today, I finish this series, and maybe you’re drawing a breath of relief about that. That’s okay. I understand. I know you’re looking for specific advice on improving your story and getting published, but there are times when my spirit is so burdened that I must write about what I believe God has for me…
Do you consider yourself as being organized? I am. At least, I think I am. After all, the spices in my kitchen cabinet are alphabetized, and so are the DVDs in my entertainment center. Look in my closet and you’ll find all my short sleeve shirts in one spot and then long sleeve and all…
I’m speaking today with Donna Goodrich. Donna is no novice to the publishing world. She is a freelance proofreader, editor and speaker, and the author of 25 books and over 700 published manuscripts. Her latest books are A Step in the Write Direction; The Freedom of Letting Go; The Little Book of Big Laughs; and…
We all know life comes with problems, as much as we wish it didn’t. In light of all the recent shootings and violence, today’s subject is a difficult topic. This post was written and planned long before the recent events in Paris and those in the US in Colorado Springs and San Bernadino. My heart…
“Holy cow!” I hear you saying. “Am I on the right page?” Yup, you are. I made some major changes last week. (Thank you Tamara Clymer for your design work.) I hope you like the new look as much as I do. It was kind of scary making such big changes, but fun and exciting,…
Today continues my 4-part series on principles I learned as a Marine that can be applied to our lives and to our work as writers. Click Teamwork to read part 1. Marines have the well-earned the reputation of being the toughest fighting force of the US. Hard work, not laziness, laid the foundation. Boot camp…
Today I’m pleased to interview Charlene Harris, though she prefers to be called Charlee. She’s both an artist and writer, and previously wrote for a local newspaper, reading and critiquing books by established and new authors. Many moons ago, Charlee was the first female basketball official for her section of the Eastern conference in Alabama. But…
I’m celebrating a birthday today—the 240th birthday of the US Marine Corps. Yes, the Marine Corps really is one year older than the United States. Today is also an anniversary of sorts for me. On Nov. 10, 1977, I was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps. I never realized how much I learned about life by…