Whoops! Well, obviously nobody’s perfect. I sent this to my newsletter subscribers a few weeks ago but apparently neglected to add it to this site. I spent extensive time thinking about what Serenity means and how I define it.…
During the past few weeks I’ve heard from several of you that you’re currently struggling with waking up too early. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, this is the time of year when our mornings are lightest (with birds…
One of the things I appreciate most about visiting England is enjoying a pot of tea and a scone in a quirky, little-known location. During my recent trip I was delighted to discover some new options: Tea by the…
I’m back from a (mostly) lovely 16-day trip to England… although the less said about British Airways messing me around, the better… There’s an 8-hour time difference and, like many people, jet lag is always worse for me when…
Time’s been on my mind this week, and not just because I’m off to England for some family fun, and trying to pull a few ends together before I go. No, I was also struck by this wise advice…
Author friends, have you checked out #NaNoProMo yet? It’s a month-long festival of book promotion tips and writerly giveaways, hosted by Rachel of BadRedHead Media. The event is named to inspire those who’ve done National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)…
This is my first foray into nonfiction, combining lessons from publishing four books with key themes from the Serenity Project. Indie With Ease is aimed at writers, particularly those who want to pursue the self-publishing route but feel overwhelmed…
Since leaving my day job I’ve made a conscious effort to buy less “stuff”. It makes sense for me economically, and also feels appropriate, given that I’m blessed by plentiful possessions, a gym membership and a library card! But…