I've entered a world I know nothing about. It completely brings to life what I learned in yoga teacher training not too long ago. There is so much I don't know. And, although on some days that makes me want to throw my hands up and give up. On most days, I remember that I... Continue Reading →
Fidgeting and Fussing
At yoga practice, the instructor made a comment about the ways we tend to distract ourselves on our mat when we find a pose difficult or challenging or perhaps, in our perception, too easy. If we pay attention, we can see these tendencies off the mat. Now that my understanding of yoga practice and philosophy... Continue Reading →
Every Little Bit Counts
Regardless of how much or how little is accomplished, I do something, anything, every day which gets me one step closer to my goal. The list is long and it is absolutely a labor of love...of passion for writing and working on getting my work out into the world. I could spend entire days after... Continue Reading →
Rainy Days Were Made for Writing
It is a grey, damp day in my corner of the world. Most people around me carry on mumbling about April showers and how sick they are of the weather. When you live in a place ruled by the four seasons, the weather plays a definite factor in how people live and how people connect,... Continue Reading →
Suo Jure. Wait. What?
What does this mean? in his/her own right —used especially following the title of a noblewoman to specify that she holds the title independently of her husbandMerriam-Webster Dictionary I love the idea of women having some kind of opportunity to be themselves in a world so defined by patriarchy. So, when I started toying with the... Continue Reading →
Calling Myself a Writer
I abandoned this blog for quite some time. I am a mother of two school-aged children, a wife, a high school teacher, and a woman on a journey of growth. Amidst the many areas which demand my time, I spent any free minute I could find to finish my first historical romance - Capturing a... Continue Reading →
Snail’s Pace #AmWriting #Publishing
Becoming a writer has been a life-long dream. And, the thing is, I am a writer. An unpublished writer. Ugh. I've blogged here and at Bookmarks. I've written short stories and a children's novel. More recently, I followed my heart and wrote what I love: a romance novel. A Regency to be exact. I have... Continue Reading →
Confident or Brat? #AmWriting
There is a fine line between a man who knows what he wants and will not stop until he gets it, and the man who makes a lot of noise expecting others to get him what he wants. The first kind of man inspires confidence and admiration because those in his circle know he will... Continue Reading →
Avoiding Head Hopping – #Writing #Editing
I I thrive on knowing my characters deeply so I can better shape their story. Except, I end up writing the thoughts and reactions of almost all of my characters - simultaneously. This is a big NO, NO and is referred to as head hopping. Head hopping is when the narrative doesn't remain within one character's... Continue Reading →
