Category Archives: blogging

Chasing Butterflies

Wow, I have been off the blogging grid for quite some time.  It’s been several months since I have written a blog post, consistently posted on social media, or wrote a newsletter.  I feel as though I have fallen off … Continue reading

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Opposites Attract

It’s true that opposites attract.  At least in the case of my husband and me.  He likes loud music when he works or writes; I like it quiet.  He likes rock; I like soft contemporary or as the kids call … Continue reading

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Saturday Detention and Totally Rad Slang

Sometimes a single word can prompt an entire story, create a conversation, or inspire a blog post. These words often arise from the most unexpected situations. This blog post is a perfect example. The other day, I used the word … Continue reading

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What Do I Do With My Blog?

I am a creature of habit, and I HATE change.  But change is a necessary evil.  It leads to progress, and progress leads to success.  And success is what we all strive to achieve. One morning, as I sat in … Continue reading

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Making Time “To Do” It All

Are your to-do lists out of control? Do you struggle to accomplish all that you want in a day? You’re not alone. We all want to be more organized and productive. That’s where a little multi-tasking and purposeful planning go … Continue reading

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Reasons for Writing

On Sunday night of Memorial Day weekend at 8:11 pm I try to gather my thoughts and put this post together.  Looking back, the entire month of May has been nothing short of chaotic and stressful.  I have dealt with … Continue reading

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Book Description 101: 5 Basic Traits

Let me just preface this post with the honest statement; I struggle with the concept of copywriting and how to harness its effectiveness in a book description.  Copywriting is the art of persuasion.  To promote a product, in this case, … Continue reading

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