Have you ever watched birds? I mean really watched them? I don’t know why, but over the last year I’ve become distracted by birds. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older and the flashy, loud things don’t call to me as much anymore. I’m more intrigued… Continue Reading “Inspiring Wonder”
Good morning! Today is the Monday after a VERY full weekend. This is how I feel at the moment. There isn’t enough coffee in this house to make me feel more awake. Here’s what happened this weekend. 1. Julie Cantrell (New York Times Bestselling/Award… Continue Reading “Monday News”
Hey, Friends! If you’ve been hanging around my Facebook or Twitter the past few months, you’ll know that I’m involved in the Breathe Christian Writers Conference. I’m on the planning committee and this year I get to present a workshop called The Art of… Continue Reading “Breathing Options”
This weekend is the Breathe Christian Writers Conference in Grand Rapids. I help out with this conference and it is a highlight of my career. Between now and when the conference begins on Friday, I have a list of things to accomplish. Posts… Continue Reading “A week of deadlines.”
The Breathe Christian Writers Conference is an annual event for writers of all levels. It’s great, great, great for beginners and seasoned professional alike. I attended for the first time in 2011 with Amelia Rhodes. From the moment we walked in the doors, we… Continue Reading “5 Reasons YOU Should Come to #Breathe14”
Tomorrow, at this time, I’ll be running around with bubbly bumpy nerves flitting about my tummy. Excitement and nervous energy and massive doses of caffeine will keep me going. Tomorrow is the first day of the 2013 Breathe Christian Writers Conference. I’m leading a… Continue Reading “Getting Ready to Breathe”
Howdy, Friends! If you’re new here (or if you’ve been hanging around for awhile), and you like what you see, please make sure to subscribe by entering your email on the right side-bar. That will make sure that these posts are delivered right to… Continue Reading “What’s Your Story — Breathe”
One of my very favorite parts of being a writer is the family reunion. We gather, hug, laugh, share stories. We eat (usually WAY too much) and drink coffee (there is no such thing as WAY too much of that). We celebrate with one… Continue Reading “Most Important Thing”
Last year, just about this time, I felt like I was suffocating. I could barely catch a breath as a writer. It felt as if I had run about 20 miles without taking a single breath. My novel wasn’t finding an agent. I felt… Continue Reading “Breathe”