Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! May this kickoff to holiday season bring much joy and peace to all. For me, there is nothing better than time spent with family and loved ones. Safe travels should you be on the road or in the air.

 

God Bless Our Veterans

 

Today, and every day, we owe a huge debt of gratitude, to put it so very mildly. Words cannot carry the full weight of our due. 

Thank you to all who have served, who continue to do so selflessly, and to all the families left to cope with their absence, either when serving or with the ultimate sacrifice. We owe you all, today and always.

 Thank you, and God Bless America! 

Revision Week

 

Thank you, Lauren, Lynne Marie and Shannon for an inspiring week of revision insight. It was very helpful!

Always Remember, Never Forget

 

On this day, we remember all the lives lost and those impacted by the tragedy of 9/11/2001. Always remember, never forget. God Bless you, your families and God Bless America!

Girl Power Hour

 

Join us for Girl Power Hour on October 11, 2025. It sounds like a terrific day with amazing open submission opportunities. Use the FRIEND10 code at check out for a discount if you register by the end of August.

Learn more at Girl Power Hour. 

Hope to see you there!

Celebrate Independence Day

Today, as we celebrate July 4th and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in our great nation, let us also remember and honor those who have fought, and those who continue to fight, for our freedom as today is certainly about more than fireworks and picnics. Thank you!

Stay safe in all your celebrations. God Bless America! 

He is Risen!

 

Easter blessings to you and yours. May this Easter holiday be filled with much love and many blessings. Happy Easter, all!

 

National Library Week

This week, we celebrate National Library Week. Thank you to all the amazing libraries and librarians out there. You are so very appreciated!

Marching Through March With Mentor Texts

 

Join me in marching on with mentor texts through the month of March. It is a wonderful way to discover new mentor texts, gain insight and knowledge, and be inspired by many sharing their stories and mentor text suggestions.

Thank you to Lynne Marie, her staff at Rate Your Story and all the authors posting each day for this wonderful month of fun. 

You can learn more at Rate Your Story. Check it out and spread the word.

Kicking Off a New Writing Year

With the beginning of January and a new calendar year, also comes the start of a new 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge year, the goal during which is twelve new picture book rough drafts in twelve months. This particular year is full of hope and progress for me as I've upgraded my membership from silver to gold. Looking forward to a year of motivation, inspiration, persistence, production and interaction.

Happy New Year

As we ring in a new year, may we relish the good and let go of the bad from 2024 and look to 2025 with gratitude and joy. 

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. May 2025 bring good health, well-being and productivity for you and yours.