Happy Thursday! I’m posting this week’s blog a day early because I’m hitting the waters of Lake Champlain to do some sailing. Enjoy! Can you believe the year is half over? I’ve been staring at my TBR pile wondering how I’m going to finish all these books (plus the ones I’ve yet to buy) before…
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Barb’s Book Reviews
Hey Gang! It’s time for Barb’s Book Reviews. This month, I’ve got three, count ’em three, really good summer reads for you. BLOOMSBURY GIRLS by Natalie Jenner: An utterly charming book by the author of The Jane Austen Society, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS is a celebration of books and the power of friendship Set in a post-war…
Retro Cocktail of the Month: Planter’s Punch
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer, so why not celebrate in Sixties style with Planter’s Punch. Before You Celebrate, Pause to Honor Those Who Fell I’d be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to remember what Memorial Day is truly about, and that is to honor those men and women…
Sneak Peek: The In Crowd
After last week’s serious post, I thought I’d treat you to a sneak peek at my work in progress. Enjoy the first few pages of The In Crowd.* Since I’m still in the process of manifesting new representation, feel free to pass it on to your favorite literary agent. Just kidding. (Sort…
Let’s Talk About Mental Health (A Mental Health Awareness Month Post)
I’m struggling today. Whereas most people come back from a retreat or conference inspired, I come back with my head full of self-doubt and discouragement. I’m not as business savvy as other authors, I’m not as connected, I’m not as successful, I’m not as productive, I’m not as organized, I’ll never be as good as,…
Barb’s Book Reviews – April Reads
April Showers brought April reading as I went on a bit of a tear last month. I found myself reading quite an eclectic collection of historical and contemporary fiction and one fascinating non-fiction tale that will strike a chord for anyone raised in the 70s or 80s. The Exiles by Christine Baker Kline: Kline was…
It’s Retro Cocktail Friday! This month: Vodka Martini
Of Atomic Habits and Tendencies: Battling Resistance Part 2
Update from last week: So far, so good. With the exception of one morning when I was delayed by a conversation with a colleague, I made it to my office by 9 am. I did not unload the dishwasher. In fact, I even left dishes in the sink until lunchtime. You have no idea how…
Promises to Myself: A Blog about Writing Resistance
Every night when I go to bed, I promise myself that tomorrow will be the day I show up to write at 9am. I think we all know how the next morning goes. Why else would I be making the same promise night after night since 2009? No matter how many times I promise myself…
Writing and the Zen of Hitting: Getting Past Self-Doubt
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” – Babe Ruth From age 11-14, I played summer softball. For four years, I consistently led my team in strikeouts and walks. Hits on the other hand? Not so much. Okay, I sucked. It wasn’t that I couldn’t hit the ball. I…