We had an earthquake today, here on the East Coast.  Apparently, it was a pretty big one (in area covered, not necessarily strength), becaus...

Last night, I took my son to a youth activity for church (pool party for the young men and young women, aged 12-18).  He doesn't have ma...

This week, I decided I was really going to follow the advice Liz Szabla (editor at Feiwel and Friends) gave me at a recent SCBWI event.  Whe...

This weekend, we had the amazing opportunity (as we do every 6 months) to listen to the General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of...

I was so excited, last weekend, to hear Jason Wright talk about the idea of "pouring concrete" when it comes to writing. He said...

I had the most fabulous time at Jason F. Wright's "Some Day" One Day Writing Workshop on Saturday, and I'm still bubbly a...

Alaina Andersen is witty, warm and wonderful. Her best friend, Jarod, worships her, and everyone knows it but Alaina. The most popular boys ...

Wish me luck! I'm going to go for it! I've decided that I'm going to enter Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award contest for a...

Fear is a powerful thing, isn't it? Why is that? I have an intense fear of snakes. Every time I walk past tall grass, a pile of leaves,...

After months of anticipation, I am pleased to announce that I have finished writing and revising my novel, and I am ready to start shopping ...

I was asked to write a profile on myself for our ward newsletter (for church). They wanted to use the Relief Society column to introduce me...

Why is it that when I need it the most, it's the hardest to write in my journal or update my blog? I know that it's easier for me t...

Remembering is fun! So here is another dose of my biggest memories (both happy and sad) from my first 31 years. Again, I'm trying to g...

Recently, I read a list that a friend wrote - his top 150 memories from his first 30 years. (Of course, I had to give him a hard time, beca...

Okay, so I admit it. I am shallow. But who needs depth, anyway? It's overrated!! Actually, I am a little bit ashamed to admit it. Well,...

At about 2:30 this morning, I finally finished the first full draft of my novel!! Of course, I am extremely biased, but I think it turned o...

Every time an election comes up, I get more and more discouraged with the state of our government and the choices (or lack thereof) that we ...

I don't know how long a story has to be before it's considered a "novel" rather than a "short story," but mine i...

When I was young, I had two big dreams for myself. I wanted to be a mother, and I wanted to be a famous author. I've always been prett...

Wow! I guess that things don't change much over time, do they? I've been so pleased with myself lately for coming to the realizati...