February is almost over – it’s too SHORT. My goals were too lofty for this little month. I do hope your checklist looks better than mine. But as I promised myself, I will be blogging twice a month and including guest bloggers once a month into the summer. Today, I am happy and grateful to introduce aContinue reading “The Real Joy in Achieving a Dream”
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The Heart of the Matter
This February is full of special days–Groundhog day, Super Bowl Sunday, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day (can’t you see the line of husbands at Publix holding bouquets and a heart-shaped box of not-so-great candy), and next week Mardi Gras and beginning of Lent. So it’s a pretty cool month. (No pun intended). Thinking specifically about loveContinue reading “The Heart of the Matter”
Deadlines
I am now in the midst of my third round of queries. Looking for the one agent who wants to represent little ole me and my manuscript. It’s hard to put yourself out there in queryland with your work, your heart, and soul on paper, and have it rejected. However, according to a heck of lotContinue reading “Deadlines”
Being Resolute
A new year means hope that I can “be resolute,” which means to be determined, to be purposeful, and to be adamant. That I can do. It’s the beginning-of-the-year do-or-die resolution that bothers me. That I can’t do. The resolute part is easy; the other is hard. You know, like giving up chocolate, wine, orContinue reading “Being Resolute”
A Previous Connection
Don’t you just love this time of year? Football, cool nights, warm days! Knowing that the holidays are right around the corner? So you plan. I’ve scheduled a few things—a day trip to the mountains, a long weekend on Sanibel Island in late fall, and the date for my large family’s Christmas gathering which willContinue reading “A Previous Connection”
I write, therefore I am…what? Impatient.
Hope your summer has been great!! We are actually having beautiful weather right now in the South. Cooler nights and mornings. I’ll take it. Please tell me that rejection becomes easier. I’m finding out something about myself, and I’m not liking this part of being an author. The waiting and the rejection. Please tell meContinue reading “I write, therefore I am…what? Impatient.”
C is for…
Meet Buzz, named him after the Georgia Tech Mascot. He’s my Russian Blue, but he was born in Atlanta so he’s a very southern feline. He’s my constant. Do you have one of those? A constant (not necessarily a cat)? I’ve had pets throughout my crazy life. They have always been a part of me. Sara, theContinue reading “C is for…”
Strength in Numbers
“I’m not afraid of storms for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” —- Louisa May Alcott June has been an exciting month. Lots of blessing flowing all around. My daughter accepted a new position teaching high school English in the area, and she and her husband are settling only fifteen minutes away from me.Continue reading “Strength in Numbers”
May Days
Whew! I’m back from the crazy for awhile. Deadlines have taken up my life for the past month and now I can breathe. All right, who turned on summer in the South already? 90 degrees. I think somehow, I missed spring and it’s only May. Oh well. It’s really okay because so much can beContinue reading “May Days”
Fear of Commitment
Last night, I began working on a pitch for my first book, “Weather Permitting.” I signed up (paid money and everything) to be able to submit to agents and publishers at the Atlanta Writers Conference in May. The screams you hear in the background are from me fearing for my life. Another first for me.Continue reading “Fear of Commitment”
Jody Herpin 