In Others’ Words: Boxes (& Advanced Reader Copies of Catch a Falling Star Contest!)

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Do you have any unpacking to do? I know, I know. It’s Monday. You probably have a slew of things to do and unpacking a box wasn’t anywhere on the list. Besides, you’re not even certain where you stuck that box  labeled “DREAMS.” Or maybe you do. Maybe it’s sitting right there . . . and you’re thinking: Do I? …

In Others’ Words: Anything At All

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Mondays are always a bit daunting, aren’t they? It’s the start of the week — lots to do in my corner of the world, and I am for sure and certain there’s plenty to do in your corner of the world too. Maybe you woke up with the sound of a lot of “mustn’ts” and “don’ts” and “shouldn’ts” ringing in …

In Others’ Words: Youth

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I attended a writers retreat in Monterey, CA last month. The theme? Dream Big. There was a lot to love about those three days. Just look at that first sentence again:  I was at a retreat. With other writers. In Monterey.  But the encouragement, the time, to dream and dream big? I don’t want to forget that. And then I came …

In Others’ Words: Worth the Dreaming

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    “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” Earl Nightingale (1921-1989), American motivational speaker and author I hang around writers. We’re dreaming all the time. Dreaming up imaginary characters — and how to mess up their imaginary lives so that we can create an …