Sunday Inspiration: Happy Labor Day!
“A hundred times every day, I remind myself that my inner and outer life depend on the labor of others, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give the same measure that I have received and continue to receive.” -Albert Einstein This is a very different Labor Day holiday than…
Read MoreHelping At A Difficult Time
Are you feeling useless and powerless? Welcome to our club. You have lots of company because we have endless numbers of members. We’re not a bit exclusive. There are no initiation rites, and no need to sign up. We’re all in this together, simply because we’re human. And you know, no matter how much we…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Grieving allows us to heal…
“Grieving allows us to heal, to remember with love rather than pain. It is a sorting process. One by one you let go of the things that are gone and you mourn for them. One by one you take hold of the things that have become a part of who you are and build again.”…
Read MoreThe Homecoming Series–Back In Print
Don’t you love to see old friends? I’m delighted to announce that three of mine, books I wrote when I was happily publishing romances with Silhouette, will be visiting online bookstores beginning in September. While I was working on putting them back into print I told you a little about the covers and the stories,…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: For What It’s Worth
“For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be who you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. And if you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over again. -F. Scott Fitzgerald It’s important to remember you can start over, isn’t it? When writing novels and more…
Read MoreTitle Sleuthing
Yesterday I realized it’s been five months since we began our self-imposed quarantine. That’s probably true for many of you, as well. Other than a few medical appointments and walks on the beach where we can socially distance, we haven’t gone anywhere. I’m including a photo from our most recent walk because what else can…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Nature
“Nature has been for me, for as long as I remember, a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher, a companion. -Lorraine Anderson This is a time in our history when being outdoors makes all kinds of sense. While lives are more difficult now, we still have nature as a source…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Love recognizes no barriers
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination, full of hope.” —Maya Angelou
Read MoreNovels During Difficult Times: A Pandemic Roundtable
Last week I blogged about writing during the pandemic, citing my own experiences and those I’ve gathered from other conversations. I ended that blog by asking if the pandemic will show up in fiction and how. Of course, none of us can predict the future, but I asked three writer friends for their thoughts. Judith…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
Music for me is not only inspirational but healing, especially in times of turmoil and pain. That’s why last Sunday I shared with you Eric Whitacre’s virtual choir singing “Sing Gently.” Today I want to share another inspiring piece of music from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, Carousel, You’ll Never Walk Alone. This virtual choir…
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