What It’s Like to be a Pantser

Have you ever wondered what being a pantser might be like? Or maybe you are wondering what on earth a pantser is! Let me define a pantser first. Pantser:Someone who writes “by the seat of their pants”. They don’t plan their stories ahead of time. The...

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Mar 08, 2022
Single Line Story Tag

I’ve been tagged! This time I get to write a few very short stories for you. Ready? Rules: 1. Thank the person who nominated you. √ Thanks, Hannah! 2. Write 5 single line stories that fall under any of these genres: fantasy romance √ thriller mystery...

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Mar 01, 2022
Writing Challenge!

Today is a special day. It’s a Tuesday when the date is 2s. 2-22-22. So, in honor of this this special Twos-day, I have a challenge for you. Ready? Pick one of the images below and write a story or scene about it. But there’s a catch. Your story must...

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Feb 22, 2022
Writing Update

Here we are in February. And I thought it was time for a writing update. WIP: I’m currently working on Lawrence & Lenexa. It’s actually coming along really well which has been fun. This poor story has been in the works since summer of 2019, but i...

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Feb 15, 2022
Tips for Valentine Love

As I was wondering and praying about what I should post, I was struck with this idea. It might be a slightly different take and version to Valentine’s Day than you are used to, but it might involve chocolates, flowers, and notes. When I think of Vale...

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Feb 08, 2022
Spam Part 2

I’ve had a few more spam comments that were just too good not to share. If you need a laugh, keep reading. The comments are in black and my replies are in a different color. I saw a listing for you on shinynewad . xyz and it said you had a $25 plan....

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Feb 01, 2022
What’s Your WIP? – Blog Tag

I got tagged! This time the tag is about writing. And not just any writing, it’s about my current WIP. (For those who are unfamiliar with writer jargon, that’s short for Work In Progress. In other words, a story I’m currently working on.) This story...

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Jan 25, 2022
Writing Lesson 101

It has occurred to me, that tips on writing are always helpful. I mean, it is good to be reminded of certain aspects of the art of writing that we often neglect. And so, to help you remember, I’m going to give you a quick lesson on writing. Please pa...

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Jan 18, 2022
5 Things I Learned from Remodeling

Many of you might know that since July of 2021 I’ve been busy not with writing, but with remodeling some of our house. It’s been hard, challenging, fun, tiring, exciting, stressful, and rewarding. But along the way, I’ve learned some things. And some...

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Jan 11, 2022
Reading Challenge & Plans for 2022

It seems strange to type that many 2s in the year, doesn’t it? What does this year hold? I don’t know, but I’m thankful God does. I’m making plans, more like goals really, but I’m going to hold them lightly in my open hand knowing that my plans might...

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Jan 04, 2022