My mind is a universe, Vast, eternal Full of possibilities and the remnants of shattered dreams My mind is a galaxy, Swirling, spinning Dancing silently to a rhythm deeper than the dawn of time My mind is a solar system, Orderly, strong Each piece working together to make sense of this thing called life My … Continue reading My Mind
This year, my cup runneth over with gratefulness. 2018 has held some heartbreak, but an overwhelming amount of good has blossomed in my life this year. I published a book. I've had a number of short stories and poems traditionally published. I left a toxic work environment that dragged me down financially and emotionally. I … Continue reading Thankfulness
My life has been such a whirlwind lately, I feel like I can't catch my breath. I sat down to re-organize my 'timeline board' and figure out which projects need to take priority, and I just about fainted. In the spirit of transparency, I've decided to share a bit about what's going on behind the … Continue reading Coming Soon…
Four. Four is here, and I am overjoyed amazed enamored enthralled by how incredible you are. Four looks like long strawberry blonde hair blowing in the wind tanned legs running and jumping and climbing little hands exploring the world around you a contagious smile twinkling in your bright green eyes. Four looks good on you. … Continue reading This is Four
I'm sitting in this chair, overwhelmed by the events of the last month+. So much has happened, and I want to be able to fill you all in. I know I dropped off for a while, except to announce that I finished Draft 1 of Kingdom of Shadows (hip hip hooray). Let me fill you … Continue reading It’s Been a Roller Coaster
The End. I finally got to type those words, at long last. I can't even begin to describe the swirl of emotions that are crashing around in my head and heart right now. I laughed, I cried, at times I was physically nauseated by the twists the story was taking... but I did it. I … Continue reading Kingdom of Shadows: an update
For centuries Mankind has pondered the skies Dreaming of adventures beyond the horizon That would carry us away from this rock We call home Onto greener pastures Into brighter skies Until every tear is gone And every heart beats as one And peace flows freely. When we find Paradise in the sky
Well, the 3rd Quarter is here, and I've got some must-accomplish goals! Watch the video to find out why these 5 goals are important to me, and what made me choose them. Read at least 20 books Finish Kingdom of Shadows 1st Draft Release Bex Forrester #1 Write 1 poem per day Write at least … Continue reading My 3rd Quarter Writing Goals
Today's special guest on my page is author M. R. Ward, whose short story, “The Road Back,” was just published in the anthology “A Contract of Words,” which includes authors from all over the world. Here is what he had to say about life, writing, and his story: 1. Besides writing, what is one thing … Continue reading The Road Back: An Interview With M. R. Ward
Summer, for me, means a massive shift in my day-to-day schedule. My kids are home from school, and on weeks without camp or vacation, it can be hard to keep up with my daily routine while also keeping them entertained. For example, a typical (August - May) Monday for me looks like: 6:30 AM: Wake … Continue reading Scheduling Summertime
