Learning to Relax
I have a confession to make. I‘m really good at working. Like world class at it. I am the queen of going from one task right to the next, barely…
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My last D was in QBA!
The last D I made was in college in QBA—Quantitative Business Analysis, and even then I think my Harding University professor (Dr. Priest) had mercy on me after so many…
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These are a few of my favorite things…
I find myself racing against deadlines again—something that seems to be a frequent occurrence lately! In this entry, I’d like to share some of my favorite books that I’ve read,…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Once upon a time there was a girl who dreamed of writing books. Books were magic carpets that transported her through time and across space. The only problem was her…
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AI and Managing Time
The other day I was on LinkedIn and saw a friend who teaches at Indiana Wesleyan University post about asking ChatGPT to tell her who she was. I had done…
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The Juggling World of Writers
This week is a classic example of the wonderful, juggling world of writers. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to write, the best descriptor for me is high switching…
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2024 ACFW Recap
The 2024 ACFW conference took place last week in New Orleans. It was my first time, and I really enjoyed connecting with my writing friends and getting a teeny-tiny glimpse…
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Some bookish quotes for you
Last week and this week, I’ve been surrounded by some pretty amazing young women in my day job. I’m also writing book three and in copy edits for book two….
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Making hard choices
Have you ever had a season where you’ve had to make hard choices? Choosing to say no to one thing to say yes to another? This week I had to…
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So many books, so little time
When I turned fifty, I realized–with a start–that I would not live forever. That I probably had more time “behind” me than in front of me. I began to look…
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A Gift for You: Fun Bookmarks
Today I thought I would do something different as I race toward a book deadline on Monday. I thought you’d enjoy downloading and using these. One can never have enough…
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Story Shift
There are two kinds of writers in this world. Well, perhaps three. Plotters Pantsers Hybrids Plotters plan the story before writing. They know where it’s going and what comes next. …