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Publishing: Expectation vs Reality

Publishing: Expectation vs Reality When I used to dream about being a writer, I admit I conjured up visions of myself tucked in a little corner of an imaginary library at my home. Stacks of books lined the wall-to-wall shelves, with books also stacked on the floor in haphazard piles of brilliance ready to help… Continue reading Publishing: Expectation vs Reality

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Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Is there only 1 day to say thank you to our mothers? From the moment of conception till you take your last breath and beyond, motherhood is an everyday experience. When my first child was born, I slept with her monitor inside the crib with her. I am sure people thought I was… Continue reading Mother’s Day

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My Humble Writing Beginnings

My first published piece. The other day came across the first piece I ever wrote that was published. It was a simple two sentence statement about the weather. But it caught someone’s attention enough that they wanted to print it.  I was already interested in writing; I just didn’t know the flame of seeing my… Continue reading My Humble Writing Beginnings

In My Office Today, My Writing

My April Writing Adventure

April Showers By Lisa Jochim Pitter patter Goes the rain, Hitting the roof and Down the drains. Soaking the ground, the sun aglow, Little buds begin to begin to grow. Tiny galoshes run through puddles, Flash, Crash, Bash, Umbrellas high and smiles wide, Splash, splash, splash! This coming up weekend I make the trek to… Continue reading My April Writing Adventure

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Unusual Characters ~ When a Setting becomes a Character in your Book

Unusual Characters When the Setting becomes a Character in your Book Making a children’s picture book takes time. Like all wonderful things, if you take the time and care to really create something beautiful, a treasure will be produced. I like to describe that the making a children’s picture book is like making a blueberry… Continue reading Unusual Characters ~ When a Setting becomes a Character in your Book