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Local Author Event–White Lake Library
(signing) I love libraries, don’t you? I love the feel of a million words next to me. I love walking the aisles and knowing I’m passing...
Oct 10, 2012
Pinterested in Augustina?
I’m a visual person. When I write books, I like to watch the scene play out in my mind before I ever type a single word. Expressions....
Oct 4, 2012
Friday Funnies: Maybe I Should Leave the House More Often
(losing) . It’s possible I’m not getting out of the house enough. In fact, I know I’m not. 🙂 In an effort to keep my youngest (the...
Sep 28, 2012
LDSM Midwest Conference Notes: The Hero’s Journey
I’ve been typing up my notes from the LDStorymakers Midwest Conference two weeks ago. Finally. I thought I’d share some of what I’ve...
Sep 26, 2012
Friday Funnies: Four-year-olds and Curators Don’t Mix
(not laughing–not yet) . I’m not sure if I’m ready to laugh about this incident yet. In fact, I know I’m not. But I haven’t done Friday...
Sep 21, 2012
Pictures: LDStorymakers MW Conference
(traveling) Last weekend was the LDStorymakers Midwest Conference, the first LDStorymakers Conference outside of Utah. It was awesome!!!...
Sep 18, 2012
Prioritizing: It’s As Simple As Rocks and Sand
(prioritizing) . I’ve been hit and miss on the internet recently. I’ve been hit and miss with writing, too. Here’s why… I love those...
Sep 12, 2012
Friday Funnies: Neon Moons and Sparkly Nails
(laughing) . My boys seem to star in every Friday Funny post. That’s because they’re…well…crazy. I have three boys. 16, 11, and 4....
Jul 27, 2012
Friday (sort of) Funnies: In Case of Emergency
(laughing) . I haven’t posted Friday Funnies for a few weeks. Sorry. Summer with 5 kids is crazy, but fun. Actually, it’s more like...
Jul 16, 2012
8 Steps to Create Visually-Appealing Blog Posts
The Importance of White Space I took a graphic design class in college that talked about the importance of white space. White space is...
Jul 3, 2012
Friday Funnies: Fish and Cats and Monsters, Oh MY!
(laughing) . My youngest son wins the prize this week. He had me laughing several times, along with entertaining a bunch of teen girls at...
Jun 15, 2012
Accents: To Write or Not to Write?
(writing) . Powerful writing happens in many ways One way that separates amateur writing from professional is VOICE. Do all your...
Jun 11, 2012
Friday Funnies: Turtle Update
(laughing) . Friday Funnies are a time for me to reflect on what made me laugh through the week. 96% of the time, it’s something with my...
Jun 8, 2012
Book Signing: A Strange Phenomenon If You Think About It
(signing) . I might be the only weird person in the world . . . . And this might be kicking myself in the foot, but . ....
Jun 5, 2012
Friday Funnies: My Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
(laughing) . Friday Funnies are a time for me to reflect on what made me laugh this past week. 96% of the time, it’s something relating...
May 25, 2012
100 Favorite Writing Things for my 100th Post!
(celebrating) . Welcome to my 100th post!!! Before I get to the list, I want you to know it took me a very long time. I would like a...
May 23, 2012
Editing is Like Mulching–Plus 2 More Questions
(editing) . Hey everyone, how’s your Monday going? Personally, I’m sore and exhausted. We had a long, busy, hard-labor kind of weekend....
May 21, 2012
MIA: I Love Writing!
(writing) Can I say something? I LOVE WRITING! I’ve been MIA the last few days because I’ve been writing. Yeah. Only writing. It’s the...
May 16, 2012
LDS Authors Giveaway Hop: Win Sadie or Golden Spiral
(giving) . I’m excited to be part of the LDS Author’s Giveaway Hop. There are 95 blogs participating in this giveaway hosted by The Book...
May 10, 2012
Friday Funnies: Rookie Mother Mistakes
(mothering) We interrupt the previously scheduled Friday Funnies for an emergency (not really) message. What I planned to write today can...
May 4, 2012
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