As an author, nothing feels as exciting as releasing a new book. And I’ve been super excited this past couple of months as I put the finishing touches on my latest, Christmas Eve. Each of my books has a few things in common: A woman in midlife trying to figure out...
Writers use one of two approaches to writing a book. A plotter is someone who clearly defines everything about a book before they dive into the writing process. A pantser is more a “fly by the seat of your pants” kind of writer. They may know the beginning...
A year ago, I received a bunch of emails in my inbox from authors I read regularly. A bunch of them were releasing new novels – holiday romances specifically for the Christmas season. I downloaded them, read them, and thought: Why don’t I have one? I love...
Many years ago, when I was first starting my own business, I attended a workshop where the instructor told me to dream big. We all gathered around a conference table, a stack of magazines nearby. It was my first exposure to vision boarding. As I left the class, I knew...
If you want to improve your perspective on life, start journaling. If you want clarity on where you’ve come from, and where you’re going to, journal every day. If you want to thrive in the future, start journaling today. Can you tell how much I value journaling in my...