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My Writing

Publishing: Expectation vs Reality

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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

My Writing

My Humble Writing Beginnings

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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

My Writing

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

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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

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Soul Surfing

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Where do you go to lose your mind? Today I’m going to write a little, read a little, make some Easter eggs and then head to the bookstore to lose my mind. Soul surfing through the isle of the bookstore, enjoying the beautiful smell of knowledge. I love the smell of books. They bring a peace… Continue reading Soul Surfing