The envelope system is something my mom taught me right before I left for college. Use cash only, take it all out at once, store it in envelopes specifically designated for certain things, and when it’s gone it’s gone. You may not borrow from envelopes. No stealing gas for groceries. You have a budget and you must stick with it. … Read More
Writers on Writing is 99 Cents for Today Only!
Brand #NewRelease: The very first volume of WRITERS ON WRITING – AN AUTHOR’S GUIDE is now available at a launch price of only 99 cents, today only! And what a line-up: “The Infrastructure of the Gods: 11 Signposts for Going all the Way” by Brian Hodge “The Writer’s Purgatory: Between Finishing the First Draft and Submitting the Manuscript” by Monique-Cherie … Read More
Pimp A Nemesis Friday: Indelible Ink by Matt Betts
It’s What’s Inside That Counts Something lurks inside Deena Riordan. She never once questioned her life in the criminal underworld as the star of Mr. Marsh’s illegal empire and his youngest assassin. Her ruthless demeanor and dark magical powers have kept her at the top of the heap for years. But one day she pushes the sorcery too far and … Read More
Miss Murder's Easy DIY: Three Ingredient Aromatherapy Shower Tablets
This is an exceptionally easy, joyful little thing to whip up in the kitchen, and they make beautiful gifts. You will need 2 cups of baking soda 1/2 cup of water About 10 drops of your favorite essential oil Put the baking powder in a bowl, and stir in the water until it has a mostly dry consistency like Moon … Read More
Announcing Writers in Writing Volume 1!
Crystal Lake Publishing presents WRITERS ON WRITING: AN AUTHOR’S GUIDE. Volume 1 coming soon. Your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming and being an author. Writers On Writing is an ongoing series of 15,000 to 20,000 word eBooks, with original ‘On Writing’ essays by writing professionals. A new edition will be launched every few months, … Read More
1,000 Hours Of Volunteering
Sometimes a thought keeps coming to your mind. Call it gut instinct, or the voice of God, or your own subconscious, or your heart communicating with your brain, or what you will, but when this voice speaks, you need to listen. My voice has been telling me that the world is becoming an ugly place and it’s time to make … Read More
I Signed A Five Book Deal!
I can’t tell you how excited I am! I have officially joined Crystal Lake Publishing as their newest author. They have agreed to republish my books Nameless: The Darkness Comes, Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love, and Pretty Little Dead Girls: A Novel of Murder and Whimsy. It was a very scary transition for me, and … Read More
Merry Christmas in July!
It’s a family tradition we’ve had since I was a child, and I looked forward to it every year. We’d decorate the tree and have small gifts for each other.It’s something that I do with my kiddos now. This is Christmas week! We’re putting up the tree. We’re making snowflakes and taping them to the windows. It’s time for Christmas … Read More
I Crossed Something Off My Bucket List. And Backlash.
I wear a bracelet that says “Be Brave.” My New Year’s Resolution has often been “Do things that scare me.” I’ve wanted to shave my head since I was about 15, but never had the courage. A few months ago I lost the black bangs and tried a blonde Mohawk, and it was a wonderful experience. This summer I made … Read More
Ragnar Was Everything I Feared. And I Survived.
I had a lot of fear about Ragnar. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to run it. I was afraid of being the weak link on the team. I was afraid I’d have a sugar crash and not know where I was. I was afraid I’d throw up during my run. I was afraid I’d get lost. I was … Read More