NaNoWriMo – Fail
November 30, 2019Well, folks, it was a failed attempt this year! National Novel Writing Month happens every year in November. It is a personal challenge to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Last year I finished by November 17th and won, the year before I finished on November 30 and won but this year, I only wrote 25,000 words. When I decided to participate this year I wasn't planning on taking on a new position at the school and all that would entail which even though it sounds like an excuse, it's what happened. My extra writing time was spent planning and…
When do I write?
People often ask when I find time to write. Between a full-time job that often requires me to spend my personal time planning and preparing, a homestead with animals, a never-ending to-do list, cooking, cleaning, shopping, marketing, and a cottage…
December Goals – 2019
After a disastrous November I almost decided not to set December goals. I thought maybe just getting through the month and starting over in January would be the best thing I could do to recover. After thinking about it over…
Project Update – December
I'll be honest and say that not a lot happened on my desk during November, but there was progress on some of my projects. Silver Shores - Book 1, Pieces of the Past has been through the first round of…
Project Update – November
Curious about what is on my desk being worked on? Here is a breakdown of where my various projects stand. Silver Shores - Book 1, Pieces of the Past has been through the first round of edits and is currently…
What’s in my toolbox?
Like any craft, writers have toolboxes full of things they use in the course of their writing. Over the years I've worked to figure out what tools I need in order to write. Of course, all I really need is…
October Goals – 2019
We are off and running right into Fall! I'm hoping things settle down a bit more this month so I can get back to writing finally! I'd like to get the following things accomplished: Finish edits on Pieces of the…
4th Quarter Goals – A look ahead
The last quater of the year is always a busy time and can sometimes be difficult to get anything extra accomplished. I love this time of year, the days are shorter, it's cold, and as a teacher, I have some…
Q3 Goals Review
Hard to believe it is the end of the third quarter of the year already! I set some pretty lofty goals for myself for the 3rd quarter and in a review of them, I guess I didn't do too badly.…
Currently Reading – 9/13/19
After several disappointing books in different genres, I decided to go back to the tried and true cozy mystery. I saw this one on Twitter and hopped over to Amazon to pick it up.
Do writers read?
Ever wonder what a writer reads? Do we read for pleasure or to learn more about our craft? I can't speak for all writers but I can certainly vouch for myself and all the writers I know. Yes, we read,…
