May 4th, 2018
Living for the Writing Wins
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Inspiration | Writer's Life
I recently finaled in the Kiss of Death’s Daphne du Maurier contest in the Mainstream category. I’ve gotta be honest, it’s been a while since I had a win. It felt good. It FEELS good. Real good. I’ve wanted to final in this contest for years, so yes, when I got the news, I may have done the laughing-crying thing.… Read the post
January 19th, 2018
Why Writers Should Head Into the Woods
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Inspiration | Writer's Life
When I was about eight, my parents took my sisters, my brother, and me on a six week camping trip in a tent.
Yes, I said six weeks.
No, my parents had not lost their ever lovin’ minds. My father had a sabbatical, they were sick of the city, and they wanted out.… Read the post
August 25th, 2017
Self-Belief is Hard - How To Do it Anyway
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Bumps & Bruises on the Road to Publication | Writer's Life
Y'all know that I'm the Golden Retriever of the writing world. The grandma cheerleader in a skirt that won't zip (no photo, because no one wants to see that. Trust me).
But I had an epiphany today. I wanted to share, in case it helps you, too.
It was one of those golden days.… Read the post
November 16th, 2016
Where the stories come from
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Blogging Guests | Inspiration | Kimberly Brock | Writer's Life
Lightning Collectors
There are these questions I get a lot as a writer.
“What do you write?”
“Do you actually make any money at this?”
“How do you have the time?”
Blah. I don’t mind answering any of these questions, but honestly, they bore me.… Read the post
April 15th, 2015
Seeking Serenity Amidst Uncertainty
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Blogging Guests | Craft
Certain I’m Uncertain: I don’t know squat. Not about writing. There, I said it. Glad that’s out in the open.
I came upon this realization while pondering what I could share here, as a guest on Writers In The Storm (thanks for having me, ladies!).… Read the post
