Most of my life, except for a brief period when I lived in Raleigh, North Carolina, I have lived on a farm. And even when I lived in the city, I longed for the slowness and quietness of county living. It’s fall, time to plow the garden, and get the

I do not go shopping on Black Friday sales anymore. That is, since I lost my mom and Aunt Neil in Walmart several years ago. I’ve always been the designated driver when Mom and Aunt Neil wanted to go shopping and I enjoyed it. It gave me a chance to

It’s no secret in my family I was my daddy’s favorite daughter. Why wouldn’t I be? I am the oldest of two daughters, the only child until I turned eight-year-old and to my mother’s dismay, I was a tomboy. I’m blessed to still have my dad with me. Each holiday

To plot or to pantser? What are the difference and which do you choose? Do you push yourself to plot your story because of someone saying real writers plot or does the method of pantser fit with your method of writing? Over the years, I’ve witnessed authors debate that a

Summer is in full swing and so are family vacations, writer’s conferences, and retreats. A year later after Covid stay-at-home mandate, majority of folks have the privilege to return to their daily routines, activities and are making travel plans, while some, including myself, are taking necessary precautions to continue to