I have some very exciting news. I have story that will be published in the Secrets and Doors anthology set to be released very soon. It has been quite a journey for me and I have learned a lot. If you are currently writing, or hoping to write and someday be published, trust me when […]
Browsing Tag: starting a blog
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Social Media: Moments Lost? Or not… Pros and Cons Discussed
I have been learning so much about social media, and the many platforms. In doing so I have also been reflecting on my personal life and the impact that social media has had on me. I thought of some of my life’s biggest moments: wedding, birth of my children, loss of my mother; and some […]
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10 Tips for a Great Resume
A new topic to the blog, but something I wanted to share. In the last month I have had three friends contact me for help with their resume, and I found myself giving some consistent feedback. It made me think that maybe this would be useful information for anyone writing a resume that really wants […]
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A Review: One Boy, No Water
One Boy, No Water is the first book in the Niuhi Shark Saga by Lehua Parker. The only negative to reading One Boy, No Water was that I read it during the winter and it left me longing for warm sun, sandy beaches and shaved ice. Zader is a young Hawaiian Boy that is allergic […]
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My Six Pack Abs
Health and well-being have always been important to me. I have been very active most of my life-until I had children. Then I found myself chasing them as my main form of exercise (which is a lot for our active family). I attempted to get back into the swing of things the other day. It […]
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The Uneventful Shower
As a stay at home mom, every shower must be scheduled. (It’s even worse for a working mom-as there is that time factor). A few things must take place before said shower can occur: Kids must be fed Baby cannot be crying Everything must be safe and securely in place with “no no” areas, promptly […]
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A Review: Kiss of Fire
Kiss of Fire by Rebecca Ethington was recently recommended to me in the online book club: Bring Your Own Book Club (Do Join If You Like to Read). Plus, she is local, so I thought I would give it a try and I am so very glad that I did. Joclyn is magical. In many ways, […]
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5 Reasons To Go To A Writing Conference
I was incredibly nervous to attend my first Writing Conference. I was going to be in the presence of many amazing and accomplished authors, not to mention my competition. It was a little overwhelming for me. I decided to do it anyway. My goals: learn a lot, approach at least one person and talk about […]
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10 Things I Learned From My Dad
My Dad is a pretty amazing man. He helped me to become the person I am today. The more I look at life, the more I realize that my Dad is a pretty smart man too. Here are just a few life lessons that I learned from my Dad. 10–Puddles are made to jump in. […]
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It’s a Physical Thing
I recently had a conversation with a dear friend of mine, that is really sticking with me. This amazing woman, and truly she is, just became a grandma. How great is that? It’s wonderful and fulfilling and something that she has always wanted, but something isn’t right. Her baby, and her grand-baby are thousands of […]
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A Police Officer’s Wife
A tragedy has befallen our local community. Sgt. Cory Wride of the Utah County Sheriff’s Office was killed in the line of duty. A routine stop to help a motorist in need. Something done every day, a kind act, resulted in the loss of his life. It breaks my heart for his family, and it […]
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My Ten Moods, Oh, and Then There Is Me
It has been said that women are moody, inconsistent, and certainly hard to read. I have taken classes and read many books on the differences between men and women. I have seen countless ideas and suggestions on how to better communicate and improve relationships. Much of them, I have found to be useful. Why is […]
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Medora
I haven’t read a Zombie book in a long time, since I finished the Forest of Hands and Teeth Series, which I loved. But Nerf recently released a group of weapons specifically for the hunting of Zombies, so I decided it was due time to read another one, so I selected Medora by Wick Welker. […]
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Remembering Who We Are
One of my very cute cousins inspired me today. She is darling, with an infectious laugh and tons of personality. She also loves dragons-so what’s not to love about this lady. Ms. Dragoness herself recently completed this beautiful work of Art. Isn’t it Lovely! So is she, and whats so great about this painting is […]
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Gay marriage? It’s just marriage!
I really don’t like PRIDE parades. I don’t think I will ever attend one with my children. I do support public and group social movements, and in standing up for ones beliefs and rights. I just don’t support flaunting. There is a difference. But don’t hate me yet, keep reading. For many who know me, […]
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First Guest Post
I contributed to my first blog, other than my own the other day. The post is located at: http://hebervalleywriters.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/more-than-a-book/ Go check out this blog and all of the great writers! More Than A Book When an author says, “Hey, buy my book!” What they are really saying is, “Hey, please support me so I […]
21 Steps
21 Steps-Chapter 1
The very first manuscript that I finished, I titled, 21 Steps. It needs work, and I like to think that I have come a very long way. Update: After planning to share the entire book here on the blog, I have been encouraged by a very wise woman, not to do so. She’s pretty smart, […]
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That Which Shall… “selfie”… Not Be Said
In 2013, Selfie topped the list of Oxford’s word of the year. It also topped many a list of words “please oh please” don’t ever say in 2014. With that in mind, and the focus on my writing works, I decided it was the perfect time to take an affirmation “selfie”. So to share with you […]
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Finding Courage in the New Year
My family and I recently went to the movie Frozen. As we left the movie theater my daughter ran in circles flinging her hands into the air as if she was Elsa and had the power to freeze things. She was unaware of the gawking eyes that followed her every move. I watched this angel […]
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The Plague Legacy-Acquisitions
My very first public book review! The Plague Legacy-Acquisitions by Christine Haggerty I am not sure that if my family had been killed by the plague and I was about to board a ship to the land of gladiators, that I would want to survive. Cam, however, is not given a choice and with his kind […]
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The Beginning
I knew that I wanted to be an author when I was in the third grade. I wrote a story about a car accident that my family had recently been in. I colored the pages, had them laminated and stapled them precisely right down the middle of the crease. I was so proud and I knew […]