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Where do I start?

I’ll be the first one to say, in spite of the excitement which accompanies starting a new project or a new book, there is also an element of fear. Fear is the one thing which diverts our attention from a … Continue reading

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Apologies & Introducing a New Book

For the past several weeks I’ve been offline. Yeah, computer problems. Everyone has them and most of us suffer in silence, or just moan and whine a little but press on when the problems are resolved. I won’t do that. … Continue reading

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Trust

“We’re never so vulnerable than when we trust someone – but paradoxically, if we cannot trust, neither can we find love or joy.” ― Walter Anderson This post speaks to the issue of sharing your work with others. I know, … Continue reading

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Opinion vs. Reality

   “Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality.” ― Les Brown   Do you sometimes put too much stock in what others say? Spend too much time worrying what other think? These are the two foremost traits of the … Continue reading

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Happiness

“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” ― Unknown   This week, I know exactly what happiness means. My DH decided it was time for me to have a … Continue reading

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Learning the Craft

   “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ― St. Francis of Assisi In order to write that novel you always talk about, or dream of writing, you must start. I know … Continue reading

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Making Progress

   “ It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on. ” ― Steve Maraboli Almost everything I’ve ever learned about writing I learned from making mistakes. Most of the time, the … Continue reading

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Sheeple

“The greatest fear in the world is of the opinions of others. And the moment you are unafraid of the crowd you are no longer a sheep, you become a lion. A great roar arises in your heart, the roar … Continue reading

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Old Dogs & New Tricks

In 2015 we need to try new things. In terms of our personal lives, and also in terms of the writing career we pursue. What do we do when what we’re doing now isn’t working? Like most old dogs, we … Continue reading

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Getting Started

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ― Jim Rohn There is a lot to be said for starting a new year. It’s a time when many of us choose to set goals for ourselves … Continue reading

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