Well, it’s done, it’s finally out there for the world to see, celebrate, enjoy … and criticize. This is the most unbelievable feeling of vulnerability one could ever imagine. Nefertiti’s Bracelet, the first of the Carruth Chronicles series, is out and available for purchase. But what it… What if no one buys it? … What […]
The very essence of FEAR is humbling Read More »
My friends and family ask me all the time… How do you have the energy for everything you do. The honest answer is… I have no idea. I just show up. At 62, that’s really all I can hope for. I try not to think about it or analyze it too much. Looking at it
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Being a writer, you are often faced with a blurred line by which you have determine what are truly necessary changes to your manuscript and that which you have to accept is just simply not someone’s cup of tea. Opinions can vary, and honestly, it comes down to trusting your own judgment. But working with
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One of the main points of my BLOG is to illustrate the ups and downs of working as an inflight crew member while simultaneously working as a writer. Sometimes, I also enjoy writing about life, the things that I am exposed to, and the things that make me happy. But this BLOG I am going
Adjust Your Crown and Carry On Read More »
It’s often the simplest things in life that bring us the most joy. It’s not always the most outrageous, flamboyant, or overt occurrences that leave the deepest memories. While yes, they can be vivid experiences, often our lives are shaped deeply by some of the most serene and quietest moments. The simple act of just
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It’s good to be back in “Writing Mode!” It has been so long since I have written that I almost am at a loss for words. My last post reflected the direction the next six months would take. Where did I end up? Well, I rented a cute little house in Charlotte, North Carolina. My
HI EVERYBODY! I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL! Read More »
I am so sorry for taking so long to post a new BLOG! The beginning of 2024 has been a wild ride already! I just recently received word that my transfer back east has been processed and as of March 1st, I will no longer be flying out of Denver, CO, but from Washington D.C.
Back in 2015, I quit making Resolutions on New Year’s Eve. I decided I needed to focus more on what can truly be obtained rather than making promises to myself that I had no way of keeping. So, I began making “Reflections” instead. And it was that year that my life began to change for
NEW YEAR – NEW RELFLECTIONS Read More »
Sigh… (eye roll), Looking at the phone waiting for it to ring or looking at one’s email, constantly waiting… waiting… waiting! When we have something important that we are hoping for a positive outcome, the waiting is the absolute worst! There is a job opportunity I have been waiting to hear back from since I
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,
