Writing While the Rice Boils

Earlier this week, one of my posts was picked up by a site called inkPageant . I had not come across it before, but ended up spending some t...

We're slowly getting better at my house. Thanks to all of you for your sweet words. Here's a reminder about a fantastic resource man...

Today, February 20th, marks the two-month anniversary of my family's Season of Sickness . On December 20th, the first of my four childre...

Yesterday was Valentine's Day. And over the weekend, I attended a marriage conference and read a romance novel . Is it really surprisin...

When I started blogging in late 2009, I really didn't know much about it. I wasn't aware of statistics, etiquette, or anything about...

Once a month or so, I share a post from author and writing teacher Randy Ingermanson. This article is one of three excell...

I'm off to the orthodontist this morning. My fourth child (the baby of the family) is getting his bottom braces on. Our family is four-f...

I write young adult novels. They're historicals, set in unique European locations, and each of them have an element of fantasy. There ar...

You're almost there. The finish line is so close you can see it. But your muscles are burning, your energy is flagging, and suddenly tak...