I’ve wanted to be a writer for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest childhood memories is of me, sitting at a desk in my third-grade classroom, flipping through a hardcover encyclopedia for the letter ‘S,’ because I wanted to research the sun for a short story I was working on. I’d even asked my teacher, Mrs. Engle, to let me stay inside during recess so I could work. Despite the … [Read more...]
How to Make Time for Reading After Kids: What I Wish I’d Known
About a year after I had my daughter, an old friend of mine called to catch up and asked me: "What have you been reading lately?" I had always been an avid reader. I love reading books, discussing books, and sharing books. But when she asked me that question, I had to pause and think about it. Finally, I admitted: "I haven't read much lately." In fact, I had barely read anything since Little … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: Add These to Your TBR List!
Introducing my semi-regular series all about what I’m reading. I’m a voracious reader. At any given time lately I’m reading at least three different books. What I pick up depends on my mood, but I’m often rotating between middle grade/young adult fiction, historical fiction, as well as something nonfiction -- but I’ll pick up anything that friends recommend or that catches my eye as well. … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Boost Your Self Confidence
I’ve always been an introvert, more comfortable with my books and behind a computer than I am making small talk. Growing up, I remember walking to middle school with one of the more popular girls. She chatted a mile a minute, and I’d try to come up with something to say, practice it in my head… but by the time I had what I wanted to say just right, the moment would, of course, be gone. (Affiliate … [Read more...]
