A couple of years ago, I was at the gym when a guy friend of mine at the time asked me how much I can bench. I shook my head and said, “Dude, I can barely bench the bar itself. … Continue reading The Options are Limitless, So Let’s Act Like It
I don’t believe in writer’s block. There, I said it. It’s probably an unpopular opinion, as I know many writers agonize over it, but I don’t believe in such a thing. I don’t believe that writers are randomly incapable of … Continue reading How I Feel About Writer’s Block
When I was a senior in high school, my AP Literature teacher handed back my essay with her notes. I don’t remember what the essay was about or what grade I got, but what I do remember is what she … Continue reading My Struggle With Overwriting
Last week, I wrote 9,660 words in three days. The kicker is that it’s the beginning of a completely new story I hadn’t planned or thought about. Normally, I contemplate the details of a story – what kind of characters, … Continue reading Making Sense of the Wonders of Inspiration
I printed out the first rejection email I ever received for a manuscript. I read it 2,938,479 times (not really) before I stowed it away in an overhead bin like I’m on a plane and need to rid myself of … Continue reading Rejection’s Just a Typical Tuesday
Sometimes it’s hard for me to balance my interests and hobbies – writing and fitness. They couldn’t be more different from each other. Fitness requires physical movement, whereas writing is literally the opposite as it’s so stationary. But then I … Continue reading How I Learned Self-Discipline
I posted to my social media last week that my husband and I are finally settling into a routine, that we’re finally starting back with our hobbies and goals and life… but I spoke too soon. In my last post, … Continue reading Finding Your Center
Happy New Year, y’all! I know I’m pretty far behind, as the first whole week of January has already come and gone—and then some—but I’m always late, so why stop now? I hope that your start to the new year … Continue reading Stay Focused
December gives me the jitters. I always get excited for the holiday season. I love watching all the Hallmark Christmas movies, reading holiday romances, eating the gingerbread cookies. It truly is a magical time of giving – that goes for … Continue reading Peace Among the Holiday Chaos
