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A Belated Happy New Year

Good Morning, Everyone. I'm back! Happy Belated New Year! I am writing from sunny (but really overcast cold and rainy) Florida. Lots have been going on, but to save writing and reading time, I will tell you what is happening now. Pour your brew. Let’s catch up.  If we were having coffee together, I would… Continue reading A Belated Happy New Year

Becoming America's Stories, Famous Seaweed Soup, Grand Prompts, News to Nosh

What’s On The Lists

November came and went. Perhaps it is because of short daylight hours, or the blustery wind that strips the leaves off trees, reminding me I need to wear a jacket and shoes outside. The boats are tucked in the yard so that the bay and the beach are more than a quick boat ride away.… Continue reading What’s On The Lists

Becoming America's Stories, Famous Seaweed Soup, Ramblings & Writing, Weekend Coffee Share

Welcome Autumn

The Autumn equinox is today, September 23rd. It’s sad that summer fades so quickly. But, just because the Northern Hemisphere is tilting from the sun, doesn’t mean summer antics are over. There is still plenty of sailing and beach bumming time.  I’ve been sporadically absent from my blog and newsletter. There are a million excuses… Continue reading Welcome Autumn

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Happy New School Year

Although I am (sort of) retired from teaching, the beginning of a new school season feels like New Year. My head has a fresh haircut. I took advantage of Back to School sales and stocked up on pens, journals, and festive socks. I am looking at new sneakers and contemplating buying a lunch bag, but… Continue reading Happy New School Year

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Taking That Big Baby Step

In today's Indie Author World, a writer must know how to market, understand their audience, pick keywords, brand, stay consistent with the brand, navigate social media, and constantly be on top of the evolving market . I find marketing an exhausting means to get my books in front of my audience (parents, teachers, grandparents, reviewers,… Continue reading Taking That Big Baby Step