In Others’ Words: Is to Laugh

Beth VogtFun, Quotes, Reality, Writing 19 Comments

“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.” ~ Bill Cosby, comedian Long, long ago, I was a mom of one little boy. This little guy had been sick for days.There was no leaving the house — we didn’t …

In Others’ Words: Pleasure

Beth VogtFun, Quotes, Reality 29 Comments

  “It isn’t the great big pleasures that count the most; it’s making a great deal out of the little ones.” ~ Jean Webster, pseudonym for Alice Jane Chandler Webster, American author My 11-year-old daughter often reminds me to enjoy simpler things like: snow angels snuggles on the couch spending time with family — because her favorite thing in the world …

My Kind of Mad Lib Fun Contest Winner!

Beth VogtFun, Writing 13 Comments

So laughter rocked the walls of my office tonight! I read through all the entries with my husband and my two oldest daughters listening in. The judging was fairly subjective — we’re writers, so we are used to the whole “it’s subjective” thing, right? Based on the amount of laughter produced, the winner of the first, but definitely not last, …

What’s a Tired Contemporary Romance Writer to Do: My Kind of Mad Lib Fun (& a prize!)

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Writing 38 Comments

So yesterday was all about this: 🙂 And in between replying to a steady stream of comments on this blog — thank you one and all for celebrating my book cover with me! — I also edited a magazine and racked up almost 4300 words in my work-in-progress. So, yes, I’m tired — but in an oh-yesterday-was-a-wonderful-day kind of way. …