(Who Needs Conestoga Wagons?) Traveling by Lawn Mower & #Goals

Yesterday I was cutting grass with Chadwin (who happens to be my lawn mower in case y'all didn't know) when once again the perfect book idea came to me. And I say "once again" like that because this book idea is a recurring theme that strikes me as being brilliant whenever I'm cutting grass. You ready … Continue reading (Who Needs Conestoga Wagons?) Traveling by Lawn Mower & #Goals

Re-Building Kios’ Storyworld (Part 1: What I’m starting with)

When I open up Pinterest on my computer and click on the search bar, my lovely previous searches come up "world building"and "writing prompts" and "exotic places" and "writing tips." Because, as it so happens, I'm a writer. And, as it so happens, Pinterest is a really great place to learn and plot and be inspired. … Continue reading Re-Building Kios’ Storyworld (Part 1: What I’m starting with)

The Swiss Alps, Spies, and Brainstorming Thoughts

Brainstorming is one of those writerly activities that I generally use as a treat for myself. It's fun, rewarding, and full of possibilities, but it's also work that seriously needs done in my writerly life. Often times I'll brainstorm for a few minutes here or there when I need a break from another writing activity … Continue reading The Swiss Alps, Spies, and Brainstorming Thoughts