I’m in beautiful Branson, Missouri this weekend enjoying my first Ozarks Writers League Conference as president. My room at the hotel is...

My husband gave me the most thoughtful gift for my birthday this year. He gave me money for a massage. He said he didn’t buy a gift...

I try to only post positive things. After watching the news last night, I could not do so today. Our world is in mourning this week after...

This weekend is Easter, which falls within National Poetry Month this year. I read many great poems in an effort to find one that spoke...

As most of you know, I have a full time job during day and do my writing at night. I don’t talk about my day job, AKA how I support...

I take joy where I can find it. This month is extremely stressful for me due to the number of things I’m juggling. That’s why taking some...

Despite our crazy Missouri weather, my spring flowers are blooming. The lovely colors are sure to bear the crystals of frost during our...

Last weekend was the Neosho City-wide Sale. My best friend and I attend every year. We make it a point to have clear schedules and only...

Edgar Allan Poe was truly one of the great poetry masters. While I find his stories chilling, I love his gift of rhythm and verse. I...

I’m not the most intelligent person on the planet, but I’m not stupid, either. Perhaps my preferred way of dressing makes me look...

April is National Poetry Month, and if you know me at all, you know I love poetry. While I don’t plan on making every Ozarks Maven post a...

It’s funny how certain things pique a person’s interest. I bought an Instant Pot a couple of years ago. I stored in the corner of my...

I met with my critique group today. We enjoyed a great lunch and wonderful conversation while we worked on our presentation for the 2019...

I received some surprising and wonderful news today. For the past few years I’ve submitted some of my work to The Crowder Quill for their...

Only on a Monday can you have such a frustrating and comical start to the day. My morning was like something you’d see in a sitcom. The...

Spring is finally here, and the weather was gorgeous today. It was a chilly 34 degrees when left the house this morning, but the...

I’m not a big wine connoisseur. In fact, I hardly ever imbibe in the ancient fruity beverage. I have tried a few different kinds over the...

I attend a women’s only writers retreat twice a year. The spring retreat took place last weekend. It is worth every penny of the fee. I...

I don’t know if anyone else has this problem, but I have a horrible time getting everything done when I’m trying to pack for a trip....

I’m not sure when it happened, but I’ve become someone who struggles with technology. I’ve never been especially technologically savvy,...