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It’s Not My Story to Tell
How do we tell our story without divulging the sin of others? When writing, how can I be honest without throwing my family under the bus?
Here are my thoughts on writing honestly about past hurts.
Basics from a Novice: Branding and Platform
Branding. What is it?
I’ve read and heard a bunch about “Brands” but didn’t know what that meant. It sounds complicated, but I don’t think it has to be. In this article I share what I’ve learned about brands and platforms.
What’s the Point of Pins?
I’ve been learning about Pinterest. And I’m sharing what I’m learning in hopes it will help others. I’m not an expert by any measurement. I had a few readers tell me I should be on Pinterest. It would help get my blog articles “out there.” Pinterest would allow more people to hear what I have…
Basics from a Novice: Pinterest Boards and Basics
Full disclosure: I’m not an expert. I’m learning. And I’m sharing what I’m learning. Let’s learn together, shall we? Please share in the comments any posts you’ve written on the topic. Or any great articles by others you’ve found helpful. Yes, I’m behind the times. I’m just now learning Pinterest. I created a Pinterest account…
How Do You Publish a Book?
In blogger groups the question comes up fairly regularly — How did you get your book published? Invariably someone who has at least one book published answers. Someone who’s been there, done that. Often someone with a website and “branded” accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. They’ve done all the things they recommend, and it’s…
Missing Him
Yesterday I wrote I think I’m done writing about grief all the time. I no longer want to make Grief the main topic of my thoughts or writing. After reading many comments on my blog, Facebook, and private messages, I want to clarify something. When our son died I said, “I will grieve his loss…
Am I Done?
Today a friend posted about her grieving process that first year. She had a kind of routine she did each morning. It helped her grieve. Then one day she stopped. Just like that. She was done with that routine. It wasn’t what she needed any more. I have other friends who four, five, or ten…
A Toast to Ten (or More Bloggers)
Day 10 A Toast to Ten Bloggers June 10, 1935. Dr. Robert Smith (Dr. Bob) takes his last drink and Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in Akron, Ohio, by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob. Although Bill and Dr. Bob quit drinking alcohol, we can still raise a toast to those who have done a great job!…
Infinite Tasks
Day 8 Eight Legs or Sideways It’s Infinity June 8, 1992. The Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America. The first World Ocean Day was celebrated. Did you know the world’s largest spider is the Goliath birdeater tarantula and it’s found in South America? Write a story with eight legs (octopus,…
