Tag Archives: ROW80

13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences

Welcome to Scarlet Thread Sunday, when I throw out a thread of something I’ve learned in the labyrinth of life. I recently attended my third DFW Writer’s Conference. If you ever get a chance to go, I recommend it. Great information, … Continue reading

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What’s on Your Bucket List?

Welcome to Scarlet Thread Sunday, the day I toss out a thread of something I’ve learned in the labyrinth of life. Sometime ago, I wrote about making a “bucket list” or “life list.” In my case, I turned 40 years old … Continue reading

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When It Comes to Sickness, Take It Like a Woman

Welcome to Scarlet Thread Sunday, when I throw out a thread of something I’ve learned in the labyrinth of life. Today’s title is exactly what my mother told me growing up. She said that the usual phrase “take it like a … Continue reading

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Jess’s Playlist and ROW80

Welcome to Scarlet Thread Sunday, the day I toss out a thread of something I’ve learned in the labyrinth of life.  I have a special place in my heart for those who introduce me to wonderful music. I don’t just … Continue reading

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First Impressions, Cover Reveal, and ROW80

Welcome to Scarlet Thread Sunday, the day I share a thread of something I’ve learned in the labyrinth of life. Today’s topic is first impressions. The whole reason for the popular saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is because … Continue reading

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My Epic Failure, Fast Draft, and Moving Forward

I’ve had one major writing goal since the beginning of the year: Complete a full rewrite of my YA contemporary novel (SHARING HUNTER). This would actually be my third draft of the novel, and I have changed POVs, tenses, and … Continue reading

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Music Covers and ROW80

Welcome to Scarlet Thread Sunday, when I throw out a thread of something I’ve learned in the labyrinth of life. Today’s topic is music. Specifically, music covers. I’m generally not crazy about remakes. I tend to like the original version more … Continue reading

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Ryan Gosling Is a Hunk? and ROW80

Welcome to Scarlet Thread Sunday, the day I toss out a thread of something I’ve learned in the labyrinth of life. For some time, I’ve heard friends talk about some hunky guy named Ryan Gosling. According to a slew of women, … Continue reading

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Blog of the Year 2012 and #ROW80

Welcome back to Scarlet Thread Sunday, when I throw out a thread of something I’ve learned from the labyrinth of life. You’re probably wondering what that image to the left is. Am I really that awesome? Way back on January 2, … Continue reading

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What Would You Do for Money?

Welcome to Scarlet Thread Sunday, the day I share something I’ve learned in the labyrinth of life. There’s an old joke that goes something like this: A man approaches a beautiful woman and asks her, “Would you sleep with me for … Continue reading

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