What would make me quit writing?
It’s the 1st Wednesday of the month again. That’s when I take part in Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group.…
Category: Authenticity
Why I Write: #IWSG Wednesday
It’s the 1st Wednesday of the month again. That’s when I take part in Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group.…
Strong Opinions and Secrets #IWSG
It’s the 1st Wednesday of the month again. That’s when I take part in Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group. …
25 Not-Too-Scary Life Questions
Today I thought I would do something a little different and answer 25 Not-Too-Scary Life Questions from Karen Hume’s blog,…
Social Anxiety Disorder vs. Being an Introvert
There are thousands of phobias and fears in the world. Most of us only have one or two, and they…
Y is for: Your Charisma is Powerful!
My daughter Sam has charisma. When I asked her when she first knew she had charisma, she said, “It’s like…
X is for: Use X-Ray Vision to See Beneath the Surface
One of the few arguments my husband and I had was about something beneath the surface. At the time, we…
M is for: Don’t Be Afraid of Making a Mistake
Throughout my childhood, and even in my teenage years, I was brave. I lettered in drama by the end of…
What’s Appropriate to Include in Your Fiction Writing?
Some writers you may have the ability to let ‘er rip and say whatever you darn well please. Or maybe…
Authenticity & Judgements We Make
This month I’ve been looking at authenticity and what makes being authentic so scary for most people. Last week we…
Why Fear of Rejection Makes Authenticity so Elusive
As Halloween approaches, thoughts turn to the frightening things in life (and death). So this month we’ll be taking a…