Originally posted on Jovey's Journal: Enjoy the Little Things Post originally written in 2019 I’ve been talking a lot about the “little things” this year on my blog. This year I’ve really been noticing them. I’ve noticed the “little sins” and I’ve no...

Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to make a difference. She had a story in mind. But she was afraid to write it because she didn’t think she could. It was too “out of her league.” But 2 determined friends told her to start writing, so she...

Remember my post about Well, here is its twin. 22 Tips for Reviewing Books. As someone who has over 1,000 reviews in the wild and a large following, people do ask me for tips, so here we go. Ready? | Preliminaries:  1. Remember it doesn’t have to be...

This post was originally shared as a guest post on the lovely Brooklyn’s blog, Five Shekels. Thanks so much, Brooklyn! I’ve been a writer since I first learned to form letters. I began seriously writing at 12. My first short story released when I was...

So I created this years ago (okay like 3) and thought it would be fun to relaunch it this November, when everyone has a WIP to share about! 😉 Ready?? THE RULES: Thank the person who tagged you & link to their blog. Link back to the creator, Katj...

Today I am over the moon excited to announce to you I am a PUBLISHED AUTHOR!! That’s right! I had a poem published before in a poetry anthology but this is the first time a story of mine has ever been published!! The amazing girls from The King’s Dau...

It is Remembrance Day 2021. According to Wikipedia, it is a day to ‘honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.’ Sitting here, my head is a confused mixture of Rilla of Ingleside, The Singing Tree, In Flanders’ Fields, To the Falle...

I don’t recall where I heard that phrase. I think perhaps I heard it from a friend, or maybe it was someone on Instagram. (If anyone knows, please tell me.) But at any rate, I heard it. The phrase captured my attention even as I disliked it. I dislik...

Bit of a clickbait? Well, maybe, but it’s also true. Because I will give you my #1 productivity tips and a lot of extra info too. Because I like to talk. *halo* My Productivity Journey So I have always been a fan of lists. To-do lists were my jam, wh...

Today is National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. A day to remember the millions of children who are come to life through no choice of their own, and are rejected. The millions of children who are carried into clinics not to be cared for &am...