(signing) I love libraries, don’t you? I love the feel of a million words next to me. I love walking the aisles and knowing I’m passing...

I’m a visual person. When I write books, I like to watch the scene play out in my mind before I ever type a single word. Expressions....

(losing) . It’s possible I’m not getting out of the house enough. In fact, I know I’m not. 🙂 In an effort to keep my youngest (the...

I’ve been typing up my notes from the LDStorymakers Midwest Conference two weeks ago. Finally. I thought I’d share some of what I’ve...

(not laughing–not yet) . I’m not sure if I’m ready to laugh about this incident yet. In fact, I know I’m not. But I haven’t done Friday...

(traveling) Last weekend was the LDStorymakers Midwest Conference, the first LDStorymakers Conference outside of Utah. It was awesome!!!...

(prioritizing) . I’ve been hit and miss on the internet recently. I’ve been hit and miss with writing, too. Here’s why… I love those...

(laughing) . My boys seem to star in every Friday Funny post. That’s because they’re…well…crazy. I have three boys. 16, 11, and 4....

(laughing) . I haven’t posted Friday Funnies for a few weeks. Sorry. Summer with 5 kids is crazy, but fun. Actually, it’s more like...

The Importance of White Space I took a graphic design class in college that talked about the importance of white space. White space is...

(laughing) . My youngest son wins the prize this week. He had me laughing several times, along with entertaining a bunch of teen girls at...

(writing) . Powerful writing happens in many ways One way that separates amateur writing from professional is VOICE. Do all your...

(laughing) . Friday Funnies are a time for me to reflect on what made me laugh through the week. 96% of the time, it’s something with my...

(signing) . I might be the only weird person in the world . . . .                  And this might be kicking myself in the foot, but . ....

(laughing) . Friday Funnies are a time for me to reflect on what made me laugh this past week. 96% of the time, it’s something relating...

(celebrating) . Welcome to my 100th post!!! Before I get to the list, I want you to know it took me a very long time. I would like a...

(editing) . Hey everyone, how’s your Monday going? Personally, I’m sore and exhausted. We had a long, busy, hard-labor kind of weekend....

(writing) Can I say something? I LOVE WRITING! I’ve been MIA the last few days because I’ve been writing. Yeah. Only writing. It’s the...

(giving) . I’m excited to be part of the LDS Author’s Giveaway Hop. There are 95 blogs participating in this giveaway hosted by The Book...

(mothering) We interrupt the previously scheduled Friday Funnies for an emergency (not really) message. What I planned to write today can...