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Ten Tips for New Authors From an Old-Timer

Posted on June 17, 2022 by admin

Recently, I was asked if I had any advice for an aspiring author. I had a lot of thoughts, but in the spirit of brevity, I’ve narrowed my tips to ten.  My writing friends will note that much of what I’ve written I should heed myself.  As with all advice, take what you want and…

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Let’s Talk About Mental Health (A Mental Health Awareness Month Post)

Posted on May 13, 2022 by admin

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,…

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Playing the Long Game 2 – Big Dog Summer

Posted on August 25, 2021 by admin

If you want to run with the big dogs, you’ve got to learn to pee in the tall grass.

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Catching Up with Y’All

Posted on September 24, 2018 by admin

Wedding Fever It’s T-4 days until my son’s wedding. He’s marrying a lovely young woman and everyone is thrilled.  Everyone is also going a bit insane with last minute details. Yours truly is in charge of writing the actual ceremony while Capt. Pete is performing the ceremony along with the bride’s grandfather. Needless to say,…

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More Thoughts About Depression

Posted on September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by admin

Yes, I know – I’m talking about depression again I debated whether or not to post this blog today for a number of reasons, not the least of which was that I wasn’t sure if I wanted to be known as the Depression Writer. In the end, I decided to post because people need to…

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When You’re Feeling Depressed

Posted on August 29, 2018 by admin

At the RWA Conference in Denver, Leslie Kelly and I gave a talk about Slaying Mental Health Dragons.  We talked in great depth (and with brutal honestly) about what it’s like to be a writer fighting depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses. the talk wasn’t taped, I was asked if I could post the tips…

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Lessons from Mom

Posted on August 6, 2018 by admin

My mom passed away last week after a long battle with dementia. As I sat by her bed and held her hand, I was filled with an overwhelming sadness. Sad, not just because she was dying  but for the life she could have lived.  See, my mom adored my father. They were soulmates. When he…

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Second Half Reset

Posted on July 2, 2018 by admin

This week marks the second half of 2018, so I’m hitting the reset button.  I know — I’ve said that before — but this time I really mean it. Largely because the first half of 2018 sucked. If I want the second half of the year to be better, I need to do some serious…

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Ambition Isn’t Easy

Posted on May 26, 2017 by admin

When I was young, I wasn’t what you’d call particularly ambitious. I was raised by a very traditional family. If my mom wanted more than to be a good wife and mother, she didn’t say so out loud. She considered work outside the home as something a woman did to help make ends meet. As…

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On Getting My Act Together

Posted on March 4, 2015 by admin

A few of my colleagues and I created a email loop where  we talk business and career planning.  It’s a bit intimidating as these other women are incredibly smart and savvy.  The way they approach their writing careers is amazing.  Me?  I’m more like the right fielder who is distracted during game time by chasing…

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