Category Archives: Writing

An Interview with Writer’s Block

It has now been three months and two days since I’ve written a single word on Broken Dreams, the sequel to The Red Kimono. And other than a few blog posts and a few haiku, I’ve written nothing to speak … Continue reading

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My #HumbleBrag on Reviews

One of the best things about going on vacation with my kids is the new things I learn. While in Alaska with my daughter, Andi, and my son, Adam and his wife, Emily, I learned many new things: How to … Continue reading

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#Blessed

I’ve been meaning to write this blog post since Saturday afternoon, upon my return from the Northwest Arkansas Writers Free Conference. Oddly enough, I intended to title the post “Blessed.” This morning, as I see #Blessed is a trending hashtag … Continue reading

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The Next Big Thing: Brian Conley

Welcome to TNBT, “The Next Big Thing” blog hop!  What’s a blog hop you ask?  It’s a great way to discover new talent that you may not have heard of, or be able to find in your local bookstore.  Here … Continue reading

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M.G. Miller: The Next Big Thing!

This week, I’m excited to continue The Next Big Thing blog hop with my guest, M.G. (Mike) Miller. His answers to the ten questions below will give you a peek into this multi-talented author I’ve come to know through his … Continue reading

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Next Big Thing Blogfest

My friend and mentor, Velda Brotherton, recently invited me to participate in the Next Big Thing blogfest series. She sent me the questions listed below, which she answered in her post dated November 26. You can find Velda’s answers (and … Continue reading

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The True Cost

Several months ago, I was honored to learn that my story, “Hyphenated Americans,” about the service of my Uncle Yoshio in the 442 Regimental Combat Team during World War II, was accepted into Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors. … Continue reading

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#FlashFiction #Fictioneers: Forsaken

This is my first opportunity to post a flash fiction with the Friday Fictioneers under our new leader, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. It’s a big job to take over this project from Madison Woods — thanks, Rochelle! This week’s photo prompt is … Continue reading

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#FlashFiction #Fictioneer: My Path

Howdy from the Silver Spur Ranch in Bandera, Texas! I’m here for The Wild Rose Press writers’ retreat with my friends of rhe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pen. But, I sure didn’t want to miss out on fun with the … Continue reading

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#FridayFictioneers #FlashFiction: Solitude

This week’s photo prompt is by Raina Ng. Something about it brought a sense of peace, and reminded me of morning, my favorite time of day. To read more stories inspired by Raina’s photo, click here to visit Madison Woods’ blog. … Continue reading

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