I'm Just Sayin'

Keeping it real for a minute. No posturing, just posting.  :)   People always assume that everything is great for everyone on social media-it's not. It's just that it's better to present a positive spin on life, than a negative one. I'm keeping it real here today just because why not? Maybe someone out there is struggling and needs to know that we all have it hard at some point. Especially those of us who have a creative career.  I was explaining to someone at Highlights last w eek that for me there is no backup plan, this is what I do for a living, and this person didn't seem to get it. It's funny to me. I feel like I've been drowning my entire life, but I'm doing what I love and trying to continue to do that. My writing is not where I wanted it to be at this age. I have been paid to write, I have sold stuff, but I wanted to be further, I'm not, but that's okay. I get up every day and I write, or I think about writing, or I don't do anythi...

Hi, everyone! So sorry I've been not so active on any of my blogs this year. The reason? I finished and revised two novels and took classes went to conferences and attended workshops. That said, I'm going to start a new blog series in Sept. I promise, thanks for sticking around!!