Art Journaling is Another Way To Express Creativity Last week I shared some ideas for journaling for writers. I've had a lot of great feedback from that post, so this week I'd like to share a little bit about art journaling, another kind of journaling that helps to get my creative juices flowing A page … Continue reading More Simple Joys of Journaling: Art Journaling For Writers
The Simple Joys of Journaling: Journaling For Writers
Journaling Is a Good Habit For Creatives Many writers keep a journal in one form or another. If you're like me, you probably have several journals going at once. I don't write in each of my journals every day; I write in them as needed. I have a personal journal where I jot down observations … Continue reading The Simple Joys of Journaling: Journaling For Writers
Seven Books About Mindfulness and Self-Acceptance
Mindfulness and Self-Acceptance Book Recommendations Since my post last week about audiobooks I've been enjoying, I've been asked for more recommendations about the mindfulness books I've been reading. Some of the books are more about acceptance: accepting who you are, the way you are. Ultimately, the message of these books is that you are all … Continue reading Seven Books About Mindfulness and Self-Acceptance
Six Audiobooks I’ve Enjoyed Lately
Looking For Audiobook Recommendations? As I said in this post, I've finally discovered the joy of audiobooks. I joined Audible, which is slightly pricey at $14.99 a month, but at the moment it's worth it while I'm listening to so many audiobooks. I've enjoyed many of the books I've been listening to, and sometimes I'll … Continue reading Six Audiobooks I’ve Enjoyed Lately
My Books Are Now Available as Audiobooks
Do you love to listen to audiobooks? Thanks to the powers of AI, I've been able to turn my books into audiobooks. Even though I love to read, I resisted audiobooks for a long time. I think it's because of my hearing loss. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to hear the book … Continue reading My Books Are Now Available as Audiobooks
Down Salem Way a Semi-Finalist for the Chaucer Award
I'm pleased to say that Down Salem Way, the prequel to the bestselling paranormal historical Loving Husband Series, made it as far as a semi-finalist for the Chaucer Award in Early Historical Fiction Pre-1750s. The Joy of Being Nominated It was a thrill watching Down Salem Way make its way from longlisted to shortlisted to … Continue reading Down Salem Way a Semi-Finalist for the Chaucer Award
Watching the Salem Witch Trials
Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony To get myself back into the flow of life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony while I’m writing And Shadows Will Fall, I just rewatched The Crucible, which is a story I love. Whenever I teach American literature, one of my favorite lessons is always when we read and watch Miller’s work. … Continue reading Watching the Salem Witch Trials
Where I Find Character Inspiration: Sarah Alexander and Elizabeth Wentworth
Where Do Character Ideas Come From? Fans of the Loving Husband Series are familiar with Elizabeth Jones, the greatest love of James Wentworth’s life. She is the woman he sees across the dining room table in Salem Village in 1691, and her beauty and warmth capture his heart forever. But where did the idea for … Continue reading Where I Find Character Inspiration: Sarah Alexander and Elizabeth Wentworth