A Letter To The First Commenter On My Blog

Dear Diane, I imagine it was just a regular day for you as you held your coffee mug and surfed the internet for a quick morning read. Maybe you were running late and after reading some of the blogs you normally follow, you had a few minutes to spare before you absolutely had to be… Read More A Letter To The First Commenter On My Blog

September 11… a Red Circle Day

One year ago today, I blindly took my first step on a journey to share my writing. I had no idea what was in store for me but I faithfully forged ahead, dedicating my first post to a true Red Circle Day in history. It also became the inspiration for the title of my first… Read More September 11… a Red Circle Day

Blogging: Work or Hobby?

If you don’t get paid to write is it still considered work or does it fall into the category of hobby? Here are a few things to consider: For bloggers, writing is a passion that they have pursued because they need the outlet. Blogs are a great platform to do that. Not only do you… Read More Blogging: Work or Hobby?

Don’t Drink, Don’t Smoke? What Do You Do?

Good morning! I’ve guest posted over at Sincerely, Paula and am giving away 2 SIGNED COPIES to 2 lucky winners! Follow the link to check out my guest post, “Don’t Drink, Don’t Smoke? What Do You Do?” and enter to win! Share the love and let your friends know about it! Sincerely, Paula: Guest Post and… Read More Don’t Drink, Don’t Smoke? What Do You Do?

Red Circle Days Is A Top Seller!

A HUGE thank you to all who ordered a copy of Red Circle Days. It is still the publisher’s top seller and I owe it all to you guys! Thank you WordPress for giving me the platform to write my little heart out, and making it possible for me to share my words with such… Read More Red Circle Days Is A Top Seller!

Red Circle Days Book Review

When CrazyMeetsExhaustion dedicated a blog post to reviewing Red Circle Days. Here’s what she had to say about it! It has been months. Maybe even a year. But I’ll never forget being moved to tears over a blog post, and leaving a comment begging the author to write a book because her words were so… Read More Red Circle Days Book Review

It’s Like Giving Birth On Christmas Day And Having The Easter Bunny Stop By! Red Circle Days Is Out!

There are moments in our lives that are imprinted into our very soul. Moments that don’t require a photo album or memory book for us to revisit them time and time again. Some may bring to life the very feelings of sheer happiness they brought the day we experienced them. Others bring the heart wrenching… Read More It’s Like Giving Birth On Christmas Day And Having The Easter Bunny Stop By! Red Circle Days Is Out!

Identify Your “Training Wheels” And Smile!

We’ve all met at least one person who treads a little lighter than the rest of us, who grabs life with both hands, experiences it to the fullest. It’s not that they are irresponsible adults. It’s just that their approach to life in general is different from most grown ups. They don’t allow themselves to… Read More Identify Your “Training Wheels” And Smile!

Embracing The Spotlight And Learning From Shadows Cast

What does one write after the post that got more attention than a two-year old’s temper tantrum in aisle five of your local supermarket? If you’re me, you write absolutely nothing for days on end because you just don’t know how to follow that. If you’re me, you learn that the spotlight showers you with… Read More Embracing The Spotlight And Learning From Shadows Cast

There’s Something Strange In The (WordPress) Neighborhood!

Some strange happenings have been occurring all across the WordPress arena lately. It is all mysterious enough to not only get my attention, but if I was a Great Dane with a speech impediment let’s just say my van would be sporting a “Don’t Bother Knockin” sign and I’d be calling for back up. Here… Read More There’s Something Strange In The (WordPress) Neighborhood!