Tag: Writing Life

  • Merry Christmas!

    Derek and I usually take our annual Christmas card photos somewhere in Georgia, but this year, we decided to mix it up and snap a few photos while visiting family in Michigan. And we received the blessing of snow! My toes and nose weren’t happy, but capturing the magic of winter was worth the sacrifice.…

  • Leadership Camden | County Tour

    From the Sugar Mill Tabby Ruins to Reeds Grocery & Ponderosa, I enjoyed a fantastic bus tour of Camden County courtesy of Leadership Camden. A beautiful day to learn about the history of my home and surrounding towns.

  • More Fun in LA | Visiting West Coast Friends

    Finally seeing my college suite-mate was one of the brightest highlights of my trip to LA! I wish I could visit the West coast to see friends more often, but these are the little moments that make life even sweeter. And the gorgeous view and swanky atmosphere of Perch didn’t hurt 😋😍

  • Visiting Friends in San Diego

    Visiting San Diego for the first time was amazing! A memory that was made exponentially more fantastic by having a fabulous tour guide. From strolling the Meditation Gardens to watching hoards of sunbathing sea lions interacting with the locals, thank you, Monte, for showing us a great time. Getting to see you and finally meeting…

  • Pumpkin Inspiration

    Each short story in Funk-N-Fiction’s annual Halloween Flash Fiction Blog Event is inspired by an image from a DeviantArt artist. My idea for Pumpkin & Spice sprouted from this gorgeous pumpkin photo by Moyrah. As I was crafting my story, I thought to myself, “What would a person do with that many pumpkins?” And that’s…

  • Happy Birthday To Me!

    Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday! I had a great week at the Healthcare Internet Conference, being recognized for my video efforts and learning from others in the industry, followed by a few days of vacation. Catching up with west coast friends and adventuring with Derek was the best gift a…

  • Last Day in California | Catalina Island

    Derek and I had a fabulous last day in California visiting Catalina Island. I’d never even heard of it until this week, suggested to us as a “can’t miss” location by one of our Uber drivers. And he was right – breathless views and an interesting history. I should have worn sneakers instead of flip…

  • Currently Reading: One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews

    Enjoying a gorgeous, sunny autumn day at the pool, soaking in the warm rays in the company of a delicious book! Having finished the Kate Daniels series, including Blood Heir and both Wilmington Years novels, I decided to keep my Ilona Andrews streak kicking by starting The Innkeeper Chronicles. Now reading book 3, One Fell…

  • Ask Us Anything Author Panel

    Another great First Coast Romance Writers monthly meeting! Abigail Sharpe, Karen Renee, Vickey Wollan and I hosted various craft workshops, including an Ask Us Anything author panel. Thank you for the years of support, sharing of industry knowledge, book talk, and friendship.

  • Writing Workshop | Oct. 14, 10am-1p

    Is your writing “too wordy” or “falling flat” according to critiques, but you’re not sure exactly why or how to spice it up? Your concept, plot and characters might be delicious, but passive sentences and filler words could be sapping the flavor from your prose. Join us tomorrow, Oct. 14, 10am-1pm, at the West Brach…