I don’t know if words can adequately describe the euphoric feeling of the anticipation of your own book launch. While I’m still a ways...

I have some exciting news. Ozarks Maven has just added another country to the list of those in which it has readers. This blog has now...

Several years ago, I met a lady with a kind smile who offered helpful words of wisdom during a Joplin Writers’ Guild meeting. After...

I’m excited to announce that I’m bringing back Ozarks Maven’s Author Spotlight this week. Now that the holidays are over, we tend to have...

Have you ever noticed that when you’re really far behind on something, the urge to throw in the towel rears its ugly head? I’m having...

Have you ever had a morning when the universe seems to be telling you to turn around and go home? I had one of those mornings today. I...

I am not perfect. I know, you’re shocked. I’ve been cooking for thirty-seven years, and I still mess up every now and then. Do you know...

I’m on the hunt for a large roaster pan. I had no idea how difficult the search would be. I’ve had the same blue enamel roaster pan my...

I’m pretty darned excited! I received the final batch of my novel edits from my editor today. In case you didn’t know, I wrote a...

Are you trying to save money now that the holidays are in your rear-view mirror? I always try to be frugal, but I’m especially careful...

I’m excited to announce that I picked up my computer from the fantastic technology wizard who repaired it today. I have no more...

I had a little accident a few days ago. I was absorbed in revising a few chapters in my novel and stayed up too late. I decided to print...

I grew up learning to waste nothing. We didn’t waste food, electricity, propane, or anything else. I’m extremely conservative when it...

Our winter here in Missouri hasn’t been bad so far. Even though we’ve had mostly mild temperatures, our trees are reaching bare branches...

The start of a new year brings the chance for new beginnings. We’re starting fresh. This is the time to reflect on our lives and see...

Happy New Year! I hope you all have a wonderful time ringing in the new year tonight. I’ll probably spend the evening writing. That’s how...

Monday, December 30th, marks the 21st anniversary of the day my life changed forever. It was a normal day like any other. I was at the...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. The weather was so warm here that we came within two degrees of breaking our record high....

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is enjoying time with loved ones this week. Family and friends are important. We must nurture those...

I think the days shorten the closer we get to Christmas. I wrapped presents and checked my list twice this morning. I strategized with my...