The Power of “What If” Ever have those moments where you wonder if you should have made a different decision? Maybe not dating that jerk in high school? Or you should have ordered sushi instead of steak? We’re always second-guessing ourselves, wondering … Continue reading →

The Tortoise and the Media I read a feel-good story about a couple, Erika and Jay Johnson, both veterinarians, whose ringbearer at their wedding was a pet tortoise. The story caught my eye because it’s unique, right? It got me … Continue reading →

Celebrate Your Strengths There are some things I’m good at, some things I learn and some things I’m never gonna master (ahem, marketing). When it comes to writing—and publishing and selling—that covers a lot of ground. I think I’m good at … Continue reading →

The Power of Yoga (Sort of…) My history with yoga: hate.  I actually have nothing against yoga! Or people who dedicate themselves to it. Whenever I tried it, though, it was never right for me. And the more people encouraged me to … Continue reading →

Finding Joy in Writing Is there a part of writing that, no matter how you try to psyche yourself up, you simply dread it? Brainstorming? Drafting? Revision? Querying? Marketing? (All of the above?? 🙂 ) While there are always challenges at … Continue reading →