An idea kept nudging me as I prepped for the release of Catch a Falling Star. The book’s imaginary characters wrestle with the question “What do you do when life doesn’t go according to plan?” Real people wrestle with that same question every day. And this thought wouldn’t be silenced: Why not have writer-friends blog about how they handled life …
In Others’ Words: Losing
I like to win. Hang around me long enough — and especially if you play a game like Scotland Yard or Bohnanza! with me — and you’ll learn that I don’t like to lose. I know how to lose well, but, well … I embraced the whole “If you’re going to play, then play to win” mantra years ago. Let’s …
In Others’ Words: Riches Untold
As I look back over this past week, I can think of many things that made my life richer: Skyping with a special friend Creative texting with another — emoticons can be fun, y’all! Impromptu game nights after dinner The zest of fresh pineapple and watermelon and peaches and nectarines — the flavor of summer But thankfulness welled up deep …
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post by Author Susan May Warren
My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today’s post is the final entry in the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do …
In Others’ Words: Listen
At times I am the worst of listeners. There’s a Vogt family joke that somebody needs to make me a T-shirt with this statement printed across the back: If you can read this, then I can’t hear you. My responsibility? To wear this one-of-a-kind T-shirt whenever I’m seated at my desk, writing. Hhhhmmmm. I’m going to need more than one …
In Others’ Words: These Days …
We are facing another wildfire here in Colorado Springs: the Black Forest Fire. The fire erupted on Tuesday and has already become the largest and most destructive fire in Colorado history. As I type this, it is all of 5% contained. 360 homes have been burned — completely destroyed. 15,700 acres destroyed. We are safe — the fire is northeast …
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post by Debut Author Patricia Bradley
My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today’s post is the tenth in the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do you …
When Your Happily-Ever-After Happens Later in Life: Guest Post by Lauri Barnes
My newest contemporary romance novel, Catch a Falling Star, tells the story of a romance between a man and a woman in their thirties — their late thirties, to be exact. The romance is of the “are these two really right for each other?” kind. I’ve talked with others about whether there’s an expiration date on romance — I even …
In Others’ Words: Humility
There’s nothing like a good friend — or two — to keep you humble. The best of friends celebrate your successes when they are nothing more than dreams. These friends cheer you on, assuring you that you can do it, you will do it — whatever “it” is you’re pursuing. The best of friends tell you it’s okay to cry …
In Others’ Words: Childhood
In Your Words: Was Walt Disney right? Do too many people grow up? Have you retained any of your childhood — your childlikeness — despite the passing of years? How do you grow up and still stay young? How do you grow up and still stay young? Click to Tweet Growing Up: Was Walt Disney Right? Click to Tweet