Hi, friends, and happy July! July is always one of my favorite months because it’s the official halfway point of the year. There’s plenty of time left to get things done and lots of things are starting to seem like they’re accomplished. It’s just a nice check in spot. So, let’s do that. As a... Continue Reading →
April Progress Check
Do you ever have those months where you know you’ll be lucky to just get THROUGH the month? Like any progress you make along the way (accidentally, I might add) is just a bonus on the fact that you got through the month? That was April. Of course, I can’t even properly explain WHY April... Continue Reading →
March Progress Check
Whew, good afternoon and Happy April. We’re officially done with the first quarter of 2026. Did that scare anyone else? Well, I suppose that means it’s time to take a look back and what I accomplished in March … and in the first quarter. As always, dive in with comments or questions because I’m an... Continue Reading →
What Are You Working On 2026
I’ve learned, over the years, that one of the most common questions authors get asked is “what are you working on”. So, as promised, it’s time to dive into the list again. As I reminder, we’ve talked about this before. In September of 2025, I had 1 complete draft and 12 available books. In July... Continue Reading →
February Progress Check
Did anyone else’s February really run away with them? I SWEAR the last time I looked I had WEEKS left to finish everything February related and then, suddenly, it’s MARCH. I hate when that happens. Anyway, let’s take a look at my February progress. As always, dive in with comments or questions because I’m an... Continue Reading →
January 2026 Check-In
Good Morning and Happy February, everyone! By now, you probably already know how this works. I, a part-time independent author of 13 available titles, will now break down my progress for the month of January 2026. This is done for a few reasons, not the least of which is to actually make sure I got... Continue Reading →
2025 Wrap Up and 2026 Goals
Well, we’ve reached the end. 365 days since we sat down and decided on goals for the year. That means it’s time to look back on how we did and set some more goals for 2026. Let’s start with my 2025 goals From the top, I guess. Create at least 2 new story ideas. I... Continue Reading →
Wrap Up and Check In, November
Things are getting back to a sort of new-normal around here. If you saw my October goals post, you know we had a major surgery in October. My husband is recovering well (thank you to all the well-wishers) and is back at work. That means I’m having more writing time. But, if you’ve ever dealt... Continue Reading →
Wrap Up and Check In, October
Before we jump into October, let’s talk a little about where my focus was in October (because it really wasn’t here). I’ll keep this semi-brief because it’s not exclusively my update to share. My husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. He underwent treatment and was in remission. Unfortunately, it came back. This time, instead... Continue Reading →
Wrap-Up and Check-In, September
October is one of my favorite months of the year. We get Halloween, cooler weather (hopefully), pumpkin or apple flavored EVERYTHING, and Nightmare Before Christmas on repeat. Truly the best month. But before we can get into all that we have to look back on September and see how I’m doing on my goals. ¾... Continue Reading →
