I thought you might enjoy the post that my sweet Southern friend Teresa at Livin' the Wood Life recently posted about my desires to be a Southern girl. She made a point to rub my California nose in the fact that I have no chance whatsoever of being from the South, period.As a born and bred California girl, there are a few myths that need to be … [Read more...]
She Speaks – My Peeps
If you aren't already sick of hearing why you need to attend the She Speaks conference next year, let me give you reasons number 4, 289 thru 4, 295.You get to hang out with your peeps. Girls that have been gifted by God in much the same way you have been. To write/speak for Him.Your people.The girls who understand your neurosis.The women who … [Read more...]
He Speaks – She Believes
"Why am I here?" "I don't belong here Lord." "What is it that you need to tell me in North Carolina that you couldn't have told me in California?" "Did I mention yet that I don't belong here?"These questions were my constant dialogue between the Lord and me while I was at She Speaks.At least all day Friday.I was scheduled for two publishers … [Read more...]
She Speaks- She Eats
Oh North Carolina I miss you so....my first taste of the South and I am grieving my return to California. The precious ladies, the laughter that kept us up late at night, and the food, Oh Lord what delicious food.I ate my first grits in the company of Fanny, a beautiful black woman from the area. She made sure to show me how to eat them, never with … [Read more...]
My heart is ready to burst!
It's times like these that I wish I were one of those amazingly descriptive fiction writers....I want to share every moment of this weekend at the She Speaks conference with all of you. It was one of the most transforming trips of my life. So get ready, I plan on talking about it ALL week long! So forgive the high school type content, capitals and … [Read more...]
