So often, as writers, we have to listen to the opinion of others when it comes to our “final draft.” It’s not always easy, especially when you have a vision that your editor doesn’t seem to see. Editors view the work objectively, almost clinically. As I sit and review the offered suggestions my editors want, […]
Most of us have a favorite candy. Whether it’s Milky Way, Werther’s, Kisses, and so forth, we all tend to gravitate toward a particular flavor or type. My mother’s favorite was Snickers. Growing up, my one of my favorites was always the Zero bar, because I loved white chocolate so much. However, the candy that
I had a busy flying week with very little time to get much done in the way of literary work. When I came home from 5 days of non-stop flying, I had various responsibilities and promises to keep. One of those promises was to visit the craft booth of an old friend from high school.
Time is a curious concept. On one hand, it affords us the ability to be prompt with our obligations, a place where boundaries are met, and we grow as human beings to our maximum potential. But on the other hand, it can be a damning stressor that consumes our every waking moment. When time is
My book writing has been minimalized a bit the last couple of weeks, mostly due to the fact that I am rereading and make subtle grammar, structural, and phrase changes to my earlier manuscripts before I turn them into my publisher. I’m a perfectionist, I know… I’ve been told many times. As such, I was
This BLOG was always meant to be about the challenges and difficulties of trying to juggle being a writer AND a flight attendant. Recently, I let you all in on one particular difficulty I had trying to work on the plane. Well sometimes, it is equally as challenging while on my layovers. This week, I
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Technology is great… when it works. When it doesn’t it can be a logistical nightmare. Especially when that technology is supposed to be used for interactive discussions, such as an interview. My heart was crushed today when I was supposed to interview within my company for an internal position in our inflight department. I was
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Often, we as flight attendants have a few free moments onboard the airplane after service is complete. Once the food and drinks have been served, and the second drinks have been offered, occasionally, we have a time to ourselves. Depending on the time of day (or night) or how long the flight is scheduled for,
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IT’S HAPPENING! My Books are getting published!! United House Publishing has picked up my Middle Grade Books Series! We are hoping that they will be available for purchase early 2024!! Thank You to everyone who believed this would happen one day!! I am beyond thrilled to be working with United House on this project.
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Short post today! It has been a busy week! I was cleared to go back to work, I got my first international trip in several years, I’m meeting new people, and things are moving in a great direction with my books! There is a new position I want at work; and I wasn’t able to
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