“They say if you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true.” Aurora sure was a smart girl. You guys know I love my Disney quotes and this one from Sleeping Beauty is in my top five. Besides, I’m a testament to the fact that if you dream every single day, with… Continue reading Take the Leap. You Know You Can!
Category: The Crimson Five series
Let’s Be a Little Brave
“Every person has the power to change their fate if they are brave enough to fight for what they desire more than anything.” I’ve made it no secret how much I love CARAVEL by Stephanie Garber, and quotes from the book like this one are one of the million reasons why. Do you believe in… Continue reading Let’s Be a Little Brave
Focusing on the Gems
No one knows you better than you know yourself. Because you only show the side of yourself that you want people to see. We all do. Right now, my house is a wreck with suitcases and clothes because we’re moving our kids down to Orlando for the semester next week. It has us all crazy… Continue reading Focusing on the Gems
Has Your Dream Found You?
I’m curious. What did you love DOING when you were little? Dream of BEING when you grew up? I loved writing plays and acting them out. It was one of my favorite things to do. So for years, I dreamed of being a soap opera actress! I was never a theater kid though. Although I… Continue reading Has Your Dream Found You?
Two Years Already?
It’s January 9th... and my first book, Spin the Golden Light Bulb, is 2 years old already! How have 24 months gone by so fast? My head is truly spinning at the thought! I have so many great memories of 2018, the year Spin the Golden Light Bulb debuted, and one of them is pictured… Continue reading Two Years Already?
You’re Never Too Old to Set another Goal
Why do we all think we have to achieve certain milestones by a certain age? Graduate college by 22, get married and have an amazing career by 25, have babies by 30, find your life’s passion by 40, retire at 60...like what? Does it really matter if and when we hit certain milestones? On the… Continue reading You’re Never Too Old to Set another Goal
Going Places in the New Year
How great is this quote? Storybooks are filled with great messages and this one from “Oh the Places You’ll Go” is perfect for the start of the new year. I love it in the literal and not so literal sense. So where are you going in 2020? I’m determined to be more fearless and intentional… Continue reading Going Places in the New Year
Need a Last Minute Costume?
Happy Halloween, from me... and my favorite costumed characters! The Crimson Five’s skit was one of my favorite scenes to write, and their costumes were so much fun to think up. Need a last-minute costume idea? Spin the Golden Light Bulb has you covered: • Kia: a dreamy-eyed little girl in pigtails, yellow overall shorts,… Continue reading Need a Last Minute Costume?
Letting Your Book Go…Until Release Day
A few months ago, a dear author friend, Vivian Vande Velde said something that made me laugh. We were talking about our upcoming book releases and she asked me why publishers refer to publication dates as release dates. She said something to the effect of, “It’s like our books our being held hostage or in… Continue reading Letting Your Book Go…Until Release Day
Writing the Acknowledgments Page of Your 1st Published Book
Have you ever thought about who you’ll dedicate your book to once it gets published? Or dreamed of writing the acknowledgments page? I bet you have. Writers imagine all sorts of things while writing their manuscripts and especially while out on submission. I most definitely did! Only, I never imagined the process of writing them… Continue reading Writing the Acknowledgments Page of Your 1st Published Book