If you have a blog you've no doubt had a few questions about it; How do I create interesting blog posts? How do I put a picture on my site? How do I include a video or music? What in the wide world of sports is SEO?The Blogging Bistro is one of my favorite sites for all of those answers. Laura Christenson hosts this site and does a … [Read more...]
New Author Site and Book Trailer!
Blessed...readers, this summer it will be four years since we began our friendship. This teensy, tiny spot of world wide web has become home to me. Some of you have been with me since my very first post. I am grateful for your encouragement, your prayers, and your love. For me, blogging has been a blessed tool in God's hands. After … [Read more...]
$30 Starbucks Anyone?
I'm thrilled you made your way here. So much so, that I'm going to have a giveaway. Since I can't hug you in person, I thought I'd send you some Starbucks LOVE through the mail. Yep. That's right. All you have to do to throw your hat in the ring is click on my Facebook "Like" HERE. That's all there is to it. If you're a … [Read more...]
I’m Not As Cool As I Thought
Dorm life is not for the faint of heart.Can I get a big Amen?My 20s didn't include living with girlfriends and sharing everything from tank tops to toothpaste. So, you can imagine my excitement over spending four days with my daughter in her dorm last week.When I got off the plane, there was my beautiful grown-child waiting to escort me … [Read more...]
What’s in a Domain Name?
Many moons ago I wrote an author. Back then I had to scour her book for an address and finally resigned myself to addressing the envelope to her publisher. I never did hear back from her. Not that I'm bitter or anything...A few weeks ago, Paul called me from the road, "Hey cutie, turn on Hugh Hewitt. He's … [Read more...]
9 Weeks Until Publication – Just Too Busy
There are some things I believe we are born to do, purposed to become. For me, motherhood is the magical adventure that keeps each day a spirited, spunky, surprise.As a little girl, I wrote in my brown leather diary and kept journals my mother always seemed to find.Motherhood and writing. Who knew God would bring the love of both together, like … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger – My Teenage Son
When my teenage son, David, read me his A.P. English assignment this afternoon -I asked him if I could share it with you. As you can tell, he said it was okay.A junior in high school, he doesn't enjoy writing all that much, but when a topic is this close to his heart, he rises to the occasion. What's in a Name?I've grown up with one minor … [Read more...]
Marketing for Writers – Confused yet?
Where are you on your writing journey? Aspiring novelist? New author? Either way, when it comes to marketing, you might be a little confused.Turn back the calendar three years - you'd find me carefree in fuzzy slippers typing away, throwing thoughts and life lessons painfully learned onto my blog or into articles. Fast forward to present day, … [Read more...]
Welcome!
There are moments I will remember for a lifetime, mental snapshots I keep filed away in my personal library; Paul's marriage proposal, Meghan's flashing dimples and first pink and squirming cry, David's quirky four-year-old smile with dirty hands full of worms, singing Amazing Grace to my own precious Grace, and the sight of my youngest son Samuel … [Read more...]
Is Your Site a Resource or a Me-source?
I was chit-chatting on the phone today with a blogger friend. Lynnette's site is a wonderful resource for those moms in need of a little comic-relief, a tender place to land for those who have lost a child and a spot on the web to win lots of cool giveaway stuff.Lynnette has a very successful blog. I believe it's because she is a very giving … [Read more...]
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