I should be visiting my grandparents today, but instead I am home, with my kids with a cold. Instead, I am finishing a story about my grandma, well a grandma at least but she sure seems a lot like mine. This story made me reminisce about the wonderful lady that she is. It made me […]
Today I was brave. I have been enjoying running-especially on trails and have been wanting to try my hand at Dutch Hollow. I have seen so many incredible pictures and memories made, but I was always waiting for the right time, or the right invite at the right time. That doesn’t often happen with my […]
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 […]
I am so excited about this book, what it supports, and how it came together. The stories are wonderful and the cover is so beautiful! You know you want to pick that right off of the shelf! A closer look at the back cover: Open the door and unlock the secrets in eleven short stories […]
I have a few traits that seem to be pretty well-known by those in my closest circle. Sometimes I am teased and bring people into things that they may or may not have wanted to do. But sometimes…I become a part of something really, really cool. Example A: I would do almost anything for anyone, […]
I don’t usually read horror or thriller type books, but because I know Johnny, I had to give it a try. It took me a little while to get into it. Probably because it isn’t usually my style, but once I did. I really enjoyed it. It’s creepy, intense and full of twists and turns. […]
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 […]
This amazing art deserves a back story. I once had a job that I loved (but I love what I’m doing more-trust me). I worked with some of the very best people and I was able to help kids. For me, there really wasn’t anything better. Limiting information, my dad provided a great opportunity for […]
I recently discovered this medium called “Twitter”. I know, I am way behind the times, but I always told myself a) I am not a Twit, and b) I don’t have that much to say. However, remember that writing conference that I recently attended? In my moments of being brave and all that I could be […]
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 […]
I had to scrape the ice off of my own windshield yesterday. I haven’t had to do that in years. Not because I am not capable, but because I am married to a man who always does it for me. When I say always, I mean always. I have a garage now so it isn’t as […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]