Everyone is always asking me, “Are you still writing?” To that, I like to say, “Still writing? I haven’t stopped.” 🙂 Read on, and you’ll see what I mean.Growing up, I had a habit I want to tell you about. During a boring class, such as math, instead of doing the work assigned to me,… Continue reading Updates
Category: writing
From The Crazy Writer
You don't think writers are crazy? Well, you'd better take a closer look, 'cause I'm here to tell ya, I'm as crazy as it gets. Keep reading; I have proof.Proof number 1.During the day, I can't stop talking to my characters, thinking about my characters and writing about my characters. I'm working on a new… Continue reading From The Crazy Writer
Note to Self
“Note to self…” You’ve heard that saying before, I’m sure. Probably even said it, yourself. That’s part of what I’m going to talk about today. So, with that in mind, let’s jump in and start each of the next few paragraphs with the phrase “Note to self”.If it seems too good to be true, then… Continue reading Note to Self
Taking Out the Garbage
Last Tuesday I talked about the results of binge reading. Today, I’m going to talk about ways I get rid of the extra garbage in my brain after one of those reading binges.Seeing as how we serve a mighty God who already has the answers to everything, I thought it best to look into the Word,… Continue reading Taking Out the Garbage
Binge Reading
Binge: (according to dictionary.com) a period or bout, usually brief, of excessive indulgence, as in eating, drinking alcoholic beverages, etc.; spree.The results of an eating spree would include the following:an overload of food in my body,a feeling of discomfort and sluggishness, especially if that food was full of carbs and sugar,my system would take a… Continue reading Binge Reading
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms out there! So glad you could join me. Today, I have a gift just for you, faithful readers. Excerpts. Yep, you heard me. Free excerpts of my books, all of them focusing on moms and mothering.The three ladies you are about to meet are as different as night and… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
On Teeth, Circus Trains, Editing and Writing
Teeth. Pearly whites. Chompers. Whatever you like to call ‘em, I got a drill taken to one this morning, and my youngest lost one of hers this afternoon. The problem? Food. Too many sweets caused my difficulty; Swedish Fish helped my daughter with hers.The circus. No, not the one often taking place around here. The… Continue reading On Teeth, Circus Trains, Editing and Writing
Shannon Wells 