I have always found solace in books. I don't know if it is the general escapism of going to another land, or if it is the story. When I read, I can often "become" the character that I am reading, a person who is generally stronger and braver than I. I've set up a space …
Month: April 2018
Be Realistic
Recently in writing class, we were asked to state what we loved about writing and our goals. Immediately a classmate spoke up saying she wants to write books that convert to movies and to be a best-seller. I actually felt my body tighten as she talked, and my inner voice laughed and shouted to me …
Who’s to Blame?
When I was married, there were a LOT of things that were my fault. We never had the right food in the house. The dog got in the trash, it was because I hadn't changed it on time. The snow took too long to clear, it was because I was "lazy" and went to work …
What I’m Reading: The Phantom’s Apprentice
So, the last few books that I have read were a little on the older side. I am happy to report that I finally got to reading something that was published this year! In fact, it was only published in February. The author, Heather Webb, happens to be my current writing instructor. So I couldn't …

Trying New Things: Writing Class
I started this blog a year ago with the initial purpose of challenging myself to reach my goal of becoming a published author. It's always been a bucket list of mine to write a book or a novella of my own to share with the world. The blog has evolved from there to include What …