01 Aug Whispers
I’ve been hearing it these past few years. That whisper of regret. Of failure. Of dissatisfaction. When I was a starry-eyed teenager, after I’d started writing a historical novel set in 1860,...
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11 Mar Longing for More
Over the weekend, I was blessed to contribute to the lovely website That's What She. I encourage you to click over and read my article at this link. I've also reposted...
22 Feb America’s Great Sin
Why yes, I AM still alive. Thanks for asking. I’ve been in a burrow of sorts, writing a book proposal, writing query letters, and making sure my manuscript is as...
01 Nov “Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again.”
Nearly a year ago I posted on Facebook that I was sending a proposal to an agent. The following week, I received what felt like a curt rejection and promptly...
11 Oct A Grief Remembered
“I had a dream you were pregnant again.” A slow smile spread over my lips at my sister’s words. Her expression change from nonchalance to surprise. “You are!?” It was so early, I...
26 Sep It’s been a while . . .
Why haven’t I written a blog post for two whole months? In case you were worried, nothing is wrong at all. Life is beautiful and I’m blessed in so many...
19 Jul The Epic Road Trip: Part Two
In June, we took the road trip of a lifetime from Ventura, California to our home near Scranton, Pennsylvania. To read about the beginning of our journey, see this post....
24 May It Feels Like Home to Me
I remember the moment clearly. I was leaving Wegman’s—the best grocery store in America. I had seen at least three people I knew while I was shopping. It hit me...
19 Apr Confessions of a (Closet) Terrible Housekeeper
I like things neat and clean. This is no surprise to anyone who knows me in real life. The About page on my website describes me as a “recovering perfectionist,”...