Random Musings

May

2013

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Cover art by Anne Elliott

Great news! My first collection of short stories, Meet the Roberson Ladies, is now available as a free download to anyone who subscribes to receive updates from this site. Current subscribers started receiving the link yesterday, and all new subscribers will have access after opting in.

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My journey to publication

April 10, 2013

In the first month of seeking publication for my debut novel, Whine and Wine, I have been blown away by the response. I’m submitting queries, synopses, chapters, and full manuscripts and just waiting for that magic spark between me and my publishing hero. My gut has me leaning very strongly in one direction, but I’m [...]

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Guest post: Lent for a non-Catholic

February 26, 2013

Please check out my guest post for Shawn Small Stories called “It’s Not Just a Catholic Thang.” This is a light-hearted look at this non-Catholic’s observance of Lent. I will check the site often, and I’d love to read your feedback. Connect with me on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates. Tweet

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What my blessing means to me, 5 years later

February 22, 2013

Today is my youngest’s 5th birthday. While this may not seem like a big deal to most, it is a huge deal for this writing momma because it marks a milestone… for both of us. Much of the parenting aspect of this milestone can be read in today’s HuffPost blog, but there is also a [...]

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Crafting a Christmas Connection

December 14, 2012

Have you ever had an unexpected moment that brought a story to life for you? Hearing a tale is one thing, but experiencing it is something else entirely. Yesterday a simple craft in my son’s classroom made a huge connection with me. Tweet

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Death of a coffee queen

December 7, 2012

My morning routine is much like that of moms across the country: I turn off my iPhone’s alarm, curse the darkness, head to the kitchen, flip on my Keurig, start breakfast for my family, and then I pack lunches. Not anymore. My doctor has prescribed me a lifestyle change that is destined to be my [...]

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A new direction?

November 30, 2012

A friend emailed me recently asking if I had read the book Wisdom Hunter. He said it was the kind of book he could see me writing one day. Intrigued, I borrowed it from him the next day. I have been reading it every free minute (which isn’t as much as you’d think since I have [...]

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