• Deep-Fried Friday

    Do Your Shoes Fit?

    Admittedly, this is an odd topic for Deep-Fried Friday. However, I have narrow feet and struggle to find shoes that fit. I have wondered how the narrow shoe market has nearly disappeared from stores, which for me means that I…

  • ROW80

    What I Learned in DFW and #ROW80

    If you did not attend the DFW Writers’ Conference, you may be tired of hearing those of us who did talking about how AWESOME it was. Rather than go on and on about how everything is bigger and better in…

  • Amazing Words Wednesday

    Nonsense Syllable Songs

    Previously, I wrote about the poignancy of song lyrics and how they can express something that touches you way down in the nether regions of your soul. Then there are lyrics that are simply fun. Some of the most fun…

  • ROW80

    Howdy from Big D and #ROW80

    Inspired by Kristen Lamb and Jenny Hansen, I’m vlogging from Dallas today, where I am attending the DFW Writers’ Conference. I have been blessed to meet some of the fabulous fellow writers who have been my cyberpals and encouragers for over a year…

  • ROW80

    My 25,000-word Week: #ROW80

    Seriously, did you read that title? It’s unbelievable, isn’t it? I am pinching myself. Ouch. I am HIGHLY MOTIVATED to complete the first draft of this young adult novel. On top of that, I’ve had a short story idea kicking…

  • ROW80

    My 25,000-word Week: #ROW80

    Seriously, did you read that title? It’s unbelievable, isn’t it? I am pinching myself. Ouch. I am HIGHLY MOTIVATED to complete the first draft of this young adult novel. On top of that, I’ve had a short story idea kicking…