I’ve never been a really physical person. I considered myself in fairly decent shape, but I’m coming to realize a… Read more If you’re making New Years Resolutions, read this first

I think black flats are a fairly standard piece of a woman’s closet. At least, I need a pair. Or,… Read more I need to upgrade my shoes, and my life

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Maggie’s father had named her after the song Maggie May right before he died. He’d left…

Nanowrimo is done now for another year. Lots of writers, like myself, are freaking exhausted this week because we just… Read more My Nanowrimo Experience

Been awhile since we talked about shootings. It hasn’t been a while since we had one, but it has been… Read more It’s time to talk about shootings again.

It’s that time again. Time to start getting Christmas gifts for the people you love. Or maybe just like. Writers… Read more 2018 Gift Guide for readers and writers

Merry Christmas! It’s finally the Christmas season, and I’m spending the day writing my Christmas cards and baking things. I’m… Read more Get Twelve Christmas Stories today!

Alright, so we all know I’m a huge nerd, right? Like super huge. Okay, so now that we’ve got that… Read more I’m a Hufflepuff, if you’re wondering

My husband loves The Office. I’m lukewarm on it, to be honest. It’s good, but it’s not my favorite. Even… Read more You can pick one of these

Here are some things you probably know about me. I’m a white straight woman. Christian, too. And while it’s kind… Read more Writing lives that aren’t our own