It’s official. Every single writing conference I’d planned to attend this year has been cancelled or postponed until next year. While...

It’s time for Ozarks Maven’s August Author Spotlight! Today, I’m sharing my interview with bestselling thriller author, J.C. Fields. I...

I’m happy to introduce you to an author who comes highly recommended. J.C. Fields is the favorite author of a friend of mine who isn’t...

I’ve been working on short story submissions and started thinking about stories I enjoyed when I was young. One story has haunted me for...

When I tell people I’m a writer, I get a variety of responses. One common question I receive is, “Have you written anything I’ve read?”...

I have to give my husband some serious credit. Last Sunday when he asked me what I wanted to do for the day, I told him I wanted to...

I saw a picture on Facebook today that stopped me short. It was a picture of two boys with whom I grew up. Only they aren’t boys anymore....

I had a bad day on Tuesday. It seemed everything I touched went straight south. By the end of the day, all I wanted to do was go home and...

My goal with this blog has always been to bring wisdom and joy to anyone who wants it. Today, I want to bring hope. I know some of you...

I had the most interesting thing happen last week. A man I’d never met contacted me. He named my paternal grandparents and asked if I was...

I’ve mentioned before that I’m not technologically savvy. It seems the older I get, the less savvy I become. My company keeps updating...

I had some quiet time at home on Sunday. My husband had lunch with his mother and then went to our farm to cut wood and haul some brush...

Today I had an eye-opening experience. My husband and I went furniture shopping. Our living room furniture is only eight years old , but...

I’m thrilled to be spotlighting one of my favorite people today, Sharon Kizziah-Holmes. This lady is a talented author, songwriter,...

I love doing Author Spotlights here on Ozarks Maven. This month, I’m highlighting my friend, Sharon Kizziah-Holmes. She is kind,...

Happy Independence Day! In honor of July 4, 2020, I’m posting the lyrics for America the Beautiful. When was the last time you took the...

Fireworks. People love them or hate them. I love watching them on the 4th of July, but I hate listening to them being shot in my...

It’s summertime, and that means it’s prime time for fresh vegetables. One of my favorites is zucchini. It’s versatile, healthy, and...

This is what our new normal looks like in my city. As I turned into the parking lot, I saw several signs advising visitors that check ins...

The reaction to one of my posts last week, A Great Rejection, both shocked and delighted me. I was contacted by several people regarding...