I can’t believe it’s already June! I had planned to have my novel to my beta readers by now, but I had an unexpected plot twist. My book...

I’ve been a step-mom for just shy of 19 years. It’s the toughest job I’ve ever had. I wasn’t blessed with kids of my own, but I’ve done...

I am honored to have been asked to be an advanced reader for Camille Faye’s Emergence, the sequel to Voodoo Butterfly. With a full-time...

I’m nice to people, or at least I try to be. I deal with all sorts of people in my line of work. I have several contractors with whom...

I like to do things myself if I’m able. I don’t see any point in paying someone to perform a simple service for me if I’m capable of...

I have an office job where I sit at a desk, but I’m up and down all day. I make numerous trips to the copier and my co-workers’ offices....

The best cup of coffee I’ve ever had was a happy accident. I drink the coffee the guys make at work. It’s just plain ol’ Maxwell House,...

I attended my niece’s high school graduation last week. She was part of a huge graduating class by my small-town standards. I was honored...

It’s interesting how something as simple as classic potato chips can bring a smile to my face. After a long week at work, a coworker of...

I’m excited to share that The Crowder Quill 2018 is now available for free download. You can download it here: Crowder Quill 2018. This...

My family always had a huge garden while I was growing up. We grew almost every vegetable imaginable except for beets. Mom left those to...

I won the Silver in the Crowder Quill Nonfiction Competition this year. I’m proud of this accomplishment, but receiving my certificate...

The Crowder Quill awards ceremony and poetry reading is May 10, 2018 and begins at 7:00 p.m. It is being held in the Elsie Plaster...

My mom recently told me that she thought I had too much stress in my life and needed to eliminate as much of it as possible for my health...

Camille Faye is having a book signing on May 5, 2018 at 6 North Cafe, which is located at 14438 Clayton Road in Ballwin, Missouri....

There are many unpleasant side-effects of aging. My back, which gives me fits due to an injury I suffered in a car accident at age 19, is...

For some people, there’s a certain stigma to yard sale fare. For the rest of us, a good yard sale makes our day. The thrill of the hunt...

Hosting a yard sale that runs smoothly requires a whole lot of work and a little finesse. My best friend, Tammy, and I are tried and true...

I’ve been working feverishly on my novel for the past several months. It’s easy to start a project, but following through and addressing...

I’m at the point in my life where I’m past vanity. I’m a married middle-aged woman who works full time, blogs, and writes. I have a full...