In a world where most people, especially our national leaders, seem to be taking one side or another and refusing to be civil to those on...

Now that September is here, many folks are thinking about digging out their boots and jackets. Fall is right around the corner. Fall has...

Jim and I needed to get away for a while. We work opposing shifts, and it’s rare we have a day off together when one of us isn’t taking...

My contest entries for two upcoming conferences have been mailed! I mailed 13 entries for Ozark Creative Writers contests last Saturday...

I hate replacing expensive things. It boggles my mind how expensive electronic devices are and how quickly they become obsolete. I don’t...

It’s easy to get distracted or be in a hurry when grocery shopping. Most of us are busy people, and spending time at the store is last...

You may have noticed that Ozarks Maven is a little late today. Please accept my sincere apologies. The reason my blog post is so late is...

Meatloaf is an extremely popular comfort food around here. While my husband doesn’t like it, most everyone else I know loves it. In fact,...

I attended the Ozarks Writers League conference over the weekend. It was informative and exciting, as always. This time, however, I took...

Today is my big day. I’m pitching my paranormal romance novel, Legacy of Secrets, for the first time today. Not only is this my first...

School is back in session. That means several things. It means our youngsters are once again having their young minds stimulated. It...

I’m excited to share the link to pre-order Missouri’s Emerging Writers with you today. My nonfiction narrative, “My Ugly Chair,” will...

I have so much going on these days! My beta reader feedback has started rolling in, so I’m going through all of the comments and...

When it’s so hot and humid outside, I hate to heat up my kitchen by cooking. One of the things I like to make that requires no heat to...

I was up most of the night last night, but I finally have Legacy of Secrets to my beta readers. I delivered my manuscript to them today....

In case you missed my earlier announcement, I finished writing my book last weekend. I’m really proud and have a huge sense...

Home ownership offers many joys. It comes with great responsibilities, too. I love owning my own home. If I decide I don’t like the...

I have big news for you today. Are you ready? I FINISHED MY NOVEL, LEGACY OF SECRETS!! Well, I have finished the first draft of my novel....

Ozarks Maven is one year old! It’s hard to believe that I’ve been blogging for an entire year. The time has flown by on swift wings,...

I am pretty darned excited! I received notice a couple days ago that my narrative nonfiction piece, “My Ugly Chair,” will be published in...