“Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.” ~Don Marquis (1878-1937), humorist, journalist & author We all procrastinate. Some of us are just better than others at putting things off until tomorrow, or the next day … or next month. The result? A pile of stuff waiting to be done — and it’s all got to be done …
Enjoy Labor Day Monday 2012!!
Enjoying a day off with family. We’ll be hiking the Incline or doing the more leisurely Barr Trail route before returning home to make pizzas on the grill. Hope y’all are enjoying your day too. Come back tomorrow for the announcement of who won the “Where in the World is Daniel?” Postcard Contest!
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #8)
After today, there’s only one more postcard in the “Where in the World is Daniel” Contest! I’ll announce the winner on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012! Don’t forget to leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure …
In Others’ Words: Wake Up (Guest post)
Today I’m at the MOPS Convention in Dallas, teaching a workshop on cyberbullying. So writer Susannah Friis shares a favorite quote with you. “I wake up every morning determined to both change the world and have a [heckuva] good time. Sometimes that makes planning my day difficult.” ~ EB White (1899-1985), American writer I love this quote because …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #1)
Let the contest begin! Daniel Rayner, the hero of my debut novel, Wish You Were Here, is traveling again — but, of course, he’s sending Alli postcards. He’s given her — and you — a clue to his whereabouts today. Where in the world do you think Daniel is? Leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page …
In Others’ Words: Chaos
“Our real discoveries come from chaos, from going to the place that looks wrong and stupid and foolish.” ~ Chuck Palahniuk (1962-), American novelist & freelance journalist It has been a haphazard summer. “Haphazard” is just a three-syllable word for chaos. And “chaos” is a two-syllable word for “Would somebody please tell me when I’m going to have …
In Others’ Words: When Not Writing is Writing
“What no wife of a writer can ever understand is that a writer is working when he’s staring out of the window.” ~ Burton Rascoe (1892-1957), American journalist & editor My husband Rob would most likely change today’s quote just a tad so that it reads “What no husband of a writer can ever understand … ” I’m a writer. …
In Others’ Words: What do you see?
The only ugliness is that of the heart, seen through the face. And though beauty be obvious, the only loveliness is invisible.~ Herman Melville (1819-1891), American novelist This is one of those quotes that I need to read s-l-o-w-l-y. I knew I liked it the first time I read it … but wait … did I understand it? Let me …
In Others’ Words: Anticipation
“Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life. Work’s important, family’s important, but without excitement, you have nothing. You’re cheating yourself if you refuse to enjoy what’s coming.” ~Nicholas Sparks, Three Weeks with My Brother Tomorrow all the anticipation comes to an end. On Tuesday, May 1, my debut novel Wish You Were Here hits the shelves …
Guest Post: Debut Author Olivia Newport
Today my friend and fellow debut author, Olivia Newport, shares a quote with us. Olivia will be joining me, Katie Ganshert and Dani Pettrey for an a-ma-zing launch party on May 15th! Mark your calendars & plan to join us. “It always happens. When you give these little people power, it goes to their head like strong …