We hear it all the time: “It’s not my first rodeo.” That’s what we say whenever we’re talking about something we’ve done before. I’ve been thinking about this phrase a lot as we enter this wild unknown arena called 2019. Time brings with it the possibility for all sorts of experiences. You’ve got 365 days …
There is a WHO and a YOU. As you write your book, search for the perfect mix. Here are Seven Tips as YOU work your way through This WHO/YOU mix. WHO offers YOU a direction. Think small. Think of one WHO, maybe two. Which WHO will benefit from what YOU know? It’s common for authors to …
We’ve all been there. You are about to release your book to the public, but instead of pure pleasure, you detect a familiar anxiousness—as if you’re a 3rd grader delivering a speech to squirming classmates. Writing is intensely personal. Exposing your words, thoughts, and life experiences in this in this public forum feels a little …
When I published You are the Perfect Age, I didn’t expect the profound changes it would bring to those who wrote and read the book. Well, first of all, I hadn’t realized that asking four simple questions of women stepping into different decades would produce such a rich mixture of perspectives. Yet, how could it …
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My brother Ralph is famous in our family. Born on the 4th of July, he’s a a “Yankee Doodle Dandy.” He was a teacher, counselor, and for just about 40 years, husband to Joyce. He is loved by many for his ideas. Joyce, is also a bit of a star to us—especially now that her life …
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Writing the story of your life is a daunting task. You’ve had a million experiences with so much to say, so much to teach, so much to write. How is this writing task ever accomplished? I might just have the answer for you. My writing classes are all about writing vignettes (pronounced: vin-yets’). An old …
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Admit it. You have a shoe story to tell. I bet you have a hundred! Maybe you wore two different shoes to work. Maybe you’ve always wanted to have an expensive shoe. Or maybe, like me, you wanted your shoes make you feel “more.” Here’s a shoe story that comes from the first chapter …
Great movies reflect life, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is no exception! This action packed movie is about a group of young people, literally, thrown into a jungle game, and in order to win, the players learn to work together. Each LEVEL of the game represents a frightening challenge in the quest to get …
Do you have a favorite Christmas carroll? When anyone asks me, I choose “Oh Holy Night.” The truth is, I really like one phrase of that song, “…and the soul felt its worth.” Unlike most significant lyrics, it’s only sung once in the beginning of the song, so you have to be ready for it. …
