Monthly Archives: June 2021

“We’d all face limits—not Justin talent, but in opportunity. But more often than we think, our limits are self imposed. We try, fail, and conclude we’ve bumped our heads against the ceiling of possibility. Or maybe after taking a just … Continue reading →

Sometimes an amazing author parachutes—or in this case, balloons— into my life. And when this happens, what a gift it is — a voyage of discovery that enriches and uplifts! This is exactly how I felt when two enthusiasts-scholars* discussed … Continue reading →

Could it be true? Could one word have a miraculous, life-changing impact? Could one of the shortest words in the English language also be one of the most powerful ones? Just one word… One amazing word! One word that can … Continue reading →

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King offers a quick tip sheet that might prove helpful to us all: 1) SHOW(ing) AND TELL(ing): As you re-read your work, watch for places where you tell your readers about … Continue reading →

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” Marcus Aurelius These words, penned so long ago by a Roman philosopher, give us a precious … Continue reading →