"Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom" ~ Mary Browne One day, two friends Mildred and Eunice were chatting about what had been a long unsolved circumstance in their lives. They looked at each other and voiced the same…
"The personal made universal is arts truth. "~ Unknown With e-commerce has come the ability to sell books across borders. I love that! A few weeks ago I received a report indicating there have been sales for "Sew the Heart" in Great…
"Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. Save it for a rainy day" ~ lyrics written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss I've been thinking a lot about family history stories lately since I am writing one.…
“In our family histories, the frontier between fact and fiction is vague, especially in the record of events that took place before we were born..." ~ Adam Sisman Once upon a time there was little I knew about my maternal…
Although each of our plights are different, we all share commonality in the stories told in the upcoming publication penned by twelve contributing authors. All who participated in the writing project have been affected by life challenges and adversity related to relationships with self or others…
"Anytime women come together with collective intention, it is a powerful thing. ~ Phylicia Rashad "What do you need me to handle for my book signing?" I asked through an email to the group of women who own Sew Steamboat. "Nothing! Just…
An author writing fiction is creating a world few know about until the manuscript is published. One of the most fulfilling parts of writing is sharing "What's at the Heart of the Story" with others. So, Save the Date! It's happening one week from…
Hobbies...."What you feed in yourself that grows." ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Word! thought Moxie, as she sat watching the old school movie. I can't believe Miss Eunice wanted me to watch such an ancient film. And she remembered how to rig up…
"Blest be the tie that binds." ~ Unknown It's November - Count Your Blessings Month! I have much to be thankful for. It's been a busy year and I've worked hard at finishing up my new publication, a story of fiction, Sew…
Hey everyone! Tomorrow is Chicken Soup for the Soul Day! Enriching new stock has been added through my publishing endeavors. Fresh ingredients include a new title - more of what nourishes my heart and warms my inners as a writer. Here's a little taste…