Something About Vampires

Vampires have been around for centuries in stories and folklore. And I can't seem to get enough of them.

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The Right Time

Sometimes people enter our lives at a particular time for a specific purpose and help us in ways no one else can, in ways we didn’t know we needed.

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Better Late Than Never

Despite all outward appearances, I have always been a procrastinator, and for some reason this doesn’t really bother me.

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Everyone's a Critic

We all want the things we do, the art we create, the work we produce to be understood, appreciated, and adored.

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Off Into the World (And an Interview with Amy Clipston)

Publishing a book is like sending your child off into the world, hoping that you’ve prepared her well and that she'll be well-received.

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Never Too Old

February is my birthday month. Although birthdays take on a different meaning as we get older, I still rather enjoy my birthday.

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A Peaceful New Year

I've spent a lot of time thinking about forgiveness over the course of my life, and as we start a New Year forgiveness is again on my mind.

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Let Us Give Thanks

It's easy to be thankful when all is well. It's when things are not going according to plan that it's hard to count our blessings.

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Little by Little

Looking back at all the stories and rewrites and rejections, I am filled with joy and appreciation for how far I've come.

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The Other Side of Grief

Last month I wrote about the best feeling in the world—being loved. This month I write about the worst feeling in the world—betrayal.

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You Are Loved

The best feeling in the world is to feel loved. It can right all wrongs and calm all fears. It is complete and utter bliss.

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Why I Write

Perhaps I am a little vain for enjoying the control I possess when I write, but when I came upon this month’s quote, I realized there is a lot more to this desire to tell stories than just a power play.

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