Life
It’s Okay
For an incredibly communicative person, I don't always want to talk. As a creative-type, I spend a lot of time inside my head. As a writer, it's my job to state the facts, and when writing fiction, it's my job to create a world that is relatable and draws you in. I feel blessed to … Continue reading It’s Okay
The World Is Moving…
“The world is moving so fast these days that the man who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it.”―Elbert Hubbard
In The Noisy Confusion…
"In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul." -Max Ehrmann
Moody Musings
I'm in an ugly mood. I think I went to bed that way, to some extent, which only partially explains my nasty mood this morning. I (almost) never lock my cats out of my bedroom, but when they started their petition to shove me out of bed around 5:00, I silently got up, put grain … Continue reading Moody Musings
Life Is So Much Bigger…
"Life is so much bigger, grander, higher, and wider than we allow ourselves to think." -Queen Latifah
Unfancy
There is no nice way to say "I feel like shit." I thought about it and decided I wasn't going to attempt to gloss it over. That's like buying heavily scented cat litter with the idea in mind that roses will make it all better. Unfortunately, no matter what you do, shit is still shit. … Continue reading Unfancy
There Are Two Basic Motivating Forces…
“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot … Continue reading There Are Two Basic Motivating Forces…
Only Ignorant People Walk Away From Greatness
“Dignity /ˈdignitē/ noun 1. The moment you realize that the person you cared for has nothing intellectually or spiritually to offer you, but a headache. 2. The moment you realize God has greater plans for you that don’t involve crying at night or sad Pinterest quotes. 3. The moment you stop comparing yourself to others … Continue reading Only Ignorant People Walk Away From Greatness
To Cut Or Not To Cut
In editing, I spend a lot of time "cutting out the crap". Endless amounts of time are spent, weeding through words, cutting what does not mesh well, making everything cohesive in the end. Flow is important when it pertains to writing. In fact, it is crucial. A successful manuscript isn't always about the first draft, … Continue reading To Cut Or Not To Cut
