By Dee Selby, Professional Organizer, Dee’s Downsize and Declutter Moving boxes in attics, framed pictures stored in hot garages, shoe boxes in closets, in storage units mixed with old papers and Christmas ornaments, envelopes in desks and sliding about in dresser drawers . . . I’ve seen family photos and other memorabilia scattered throughout peoples homes. . . none of …
Happy Mother’s Day week. I’m not a mother, but appreciate everyone who is. Shout out to my mom who subscribes to the blog. Thanks for being such a supportive, fun-loving, wise mother. I’m glad your influence is woven into my life. Mother’s Day is a great time to buy your mother a personalized gift centered around story. Whether you buy …
NOTE: I’ve known Michele for over four years through her writing critique group, Unbreakable Spines. She’s a proficient editor and wears a variety of editing hats. She’s an editor at Preview 918 magazine-a popular regional lifestyle magazine-a book editor, and co-founder of Writing Well Workshop, a community providing local writing workshops. And she’s also written a variety of books. Question: What are …
Last summer, I started working on a non-fiction ebook. But I got distracted after I started working on a novel, Love at the Mayo. (I know, you should only work on one writing project at a time.) Guess what? The ebook project got put on hold. But once I submitted Love at the Mayo to an editor, I returned to …
Today’s vlog is an interview I conducted yesterday with my life coach, Erin Garcia. Erin’s a life coach, author, and speaker. I’ve known her for almost two years and we’ve connected not just on leadership coaching but writing as well. She’s energetic, inspiring, and productive. I featured her because she’s re-launching a second edition of her memoir, The Real Skinny …
Recently, as I’ve taken strolls out in nature, I hear the voices of life around me. The chirping of swallows, the screeching of hawks, and the knocking of woodpeckers. Each sharing their story. Despite the dead of winter, life emerges in spring. It’s my favorite season. And how inspiring that Easter falls during this pandemic. We need the reminder that …
Once upon a time, there was a freelance writer working hard on a novel. She desired to get her stories to the world. But then a quarantine halted everyone’s plans. Including hers. Although she was fortunate to work on this novel during social distancing, she had other personal issues affect her time and energy. So, she set her novel on …
Saturday, March 14th, six authors and ten guests came together for an Author Showcase. Little did we know, this would be the last time we’d get together publicly before COVID-19 halted all public gatherings over ten. We sat around a Hibachi table listening to a variety of readings, eating sushi or stir fry, and fellowshipping with each other. Enjoy the …
They say to to judge a book by its cover, but who judges based on the first lines? For me, if the first line is subpar, I might continue reading, especially if came highly recommended (or for an assignment). But I enjoy when that first line whisks me into the story’s world. Ever experienced that? So, as we’re practicing social …
NOTE: Today’s Q & A is with author Loren Selby. She’s working on a Middle-Grade fantasy story, Don’t Fireball the Neighbors, part of the trilogy series, Tales of Mundus. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Loren since I’m serving as her book coach. She’s witty, imaginative, and resilient. And she can sketch. The featured image is a self-portrait with her two …
