I gave my first speech as an author today. I was invited to talk about my passion in honor of National Author Day. I wasn’t speaking to...

Happy Halloween! I hope you all have a fun day planned. My husband and I plan to stay home and hand out candy to those kids who brave the...

The Joplin Writers’ Faire was a wonderful experience, and I plan to participate again next year if my schedule allows. There were over...

The Joplin Writers’ Faire, where I’m having my first book signing, is at the Joplin Public Library today! This is a very big deal for me....

I’m having my very first book signing October 26, 2019 at the Joplin Public Library. I will be there as a participant in Joplin Writers’...

We have a small, locally owned movie theater where I live. The prices for tickets and concessions are far more reasonable than the larger...

My favorite socks have holes worn in them where they rub my shoes at the ankles. These are the most comfortable socks I’ve ever worn, and...

Today is my 20th Wedding Anniversary. My husband and I won’t see each other this evening, but he stopped by where I work today with a...

This past weekend was filled with amazing moments. I had the pleasure and meeting and chatting with USA Today and New York Times...

I’m currently attending the Ozark Creative Writers Conference in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This has been the most informative conference...

I’m proud to present this interview with debut author, S.V. Farnsworth. She’s a local author who is active in our writing community. Her...

I’m a firm believer that writers need to support each other. I do my best to support my colleagues. It made my heart sing to find a poem...

I’m going to be doing something a little different. If it’s well received, I may do it more often. I’ll be interviewing a local author...

I recently took a business trip in a company car. I wasn’t happy when my boss informed me I wouldn’t be driving my own car, but he’s the...

I’m often surprised by the number of people who don’t cook in their microwaves. While I admit not everything is tasty cooked in the...

I’m finally home from my business trip to Little Rock. It was an educational trip, but I was able to see a few sights, too. In addition...

I’ve had some bad travel experiences. Yesterday was one of them. I traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas on business. My employer insisted I...

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know that I’m the 2019 Ozarks Writers League President. This is a job that has been both...

Today’s Ozarks Maven is going to be short and sweet. I’m at my last Ozarks Writers League conference as president. This evening was our...

I picked up the President’s Award trophy for the Ozarks Writers League today. It’s absolutely beautiful. I’d be proud to display it on my...