I've been eagerly anticipating the launch of my redesigned website for months. Today, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning, impatient to tear off the paper and show off…
Patricia is a bridesmaid in friend Gena's Wedding, 1975
In 1975, I was in my friend Gena’s wedding, serving as one of thirteen bridesmaids paired with thirteen groomsmen. We girls were…
The women in our lives don’t have to be history-making trailblazers for us to appreciate the powerfulforce they’ve been in our lives. Think of a woman you know who has inspired…
As the winter weather turns from dry and frigid to warm and humid, dormant seeds lay in wait, nestled in the soil.
Do you ever feel like that little seed,…
I have a commitment to finish the first draft of my memoir this year, and I need your help.
Like most other authors, I struggle to write doing it by…
Coaches develop, improve, and promote changes in a person’s skill set and help them identify goals. A coach is also a great source of accountability. You’ll never see this on…
What a great weekend at the Amelia Island Book Festival! For anyone who loves writing and books, the festival was the place to be. Accomplished authors and those in the…
Tuttie boiling crawfish
My dad, whom I affectionately called Tuttie all of my life, had some distinct characteristics that made him easily identifiable in a crowd, but two, in particular, stood out.…
I love working on a puzzle. There’s something so satisfying about creating a complete picture, piece by gradual piece. Whether I sit for five minutes and sort pieces, or I…
We know it’s cold outside, so we’re giving you a great reason to stay inside. You guessed it-start writing! Here's a winter writing prompt to warm you up.
What could…