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LATEST ARTICLES ( 87 )

• Who Wore It Better?

  

  Or, My Literary Idol Used the Same Jacket Art…A funny thing happened to me while I was searching for “Margaret Atwood” on Kobo:Anyone who has known me for the... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “Sick & Tired! No More” by Jennifer Ross

  

  I get so frustrated every time I read about the American Childhood Obesity rates doubling in children and tripling in adolescents in the past 30 years and that... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “My Strange Addiction” By Julie Valerie

  

  Dead body found in chemistry lab. Science teacher: Framed for murder!I’m a “what if” mom.I think I’m a “what if” mom because I’m a fiction writer. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “Girls in the Dirt” by Cheryl Chatterton

  

  Recently we were at our pediatrician’s office for our daughter’s three-year check-up. Our male doctor asked our daughter if she liked to play with trucks. Our... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “Tater Tots and Turkey Dogs,” by Cindy Arora + Cover Reveal!

  

  Tater tots and turkey dogs.These are the most popular menu items coming out of my kitchen these days thanks to my surprisingly bossy—but charming—19-month-old... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Chick Lit Author Blog Hop!

  

  Welcome to this summer’s Chick Lit Author Blog Hop! As part of this hop, we are hosting a grand prize drawing so that one lucky blog hop winner will receive a... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Five For Friday: Melissa Amster, Chick Lit Central

  

  Chick Lit Central founder Melissa Amster was kind enough to review my Rita Hayworth’s Shoes when I first self-published it back in 2011. Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• I’m In! Chick Lit Author Blog Hop!

  

  What do you get when you assemble a group of around 30 fabulous femmes of fiction, give them an assignment to describe what’s on one specific page of each of... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “Rock-Star Mummy-Author,” by Nicky Wells

  

  Guilt. And Joy. And Confusion. The Challenges of being a Rock-Star Mummy-AuthorYup, I’ll say it again. Guilt. Joy. Confusion. That’s my life. My name is Nicky... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “The Joys of Being a Writing Mom,” by Elke Feuer

  

  When people find out I’m a writer, they often ask me where I find the time especially with two kids and a full-time job. I tell them:1) I have amazing kids who... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “Another Place to Look at Yourself!” by Yasmeen Anderson

  

  Ask my family. Ask my best friend, Anne. I’ve always been selfish. Apparently I was bossy and selfish when I was a kid. Oh yeah, and did I mention vain? Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “Mother, May I?” by Brea Brown

  

  “Please, don’t press those buttons.” “Please, don’t try to sit on my lap when I’m working on my laptop.” “Please, don’t sit next to me and fart.” “Please,... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Happy Mother’s Day!

  

  I hope this weekend finds you joyfully celebrating with your mom or kids–or both! As you know if you’ve been following my blog recently, I’m all about the moms... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Five For Friday: Jen & Barb, Mom Life

  

  I first met Jennifer Pate and Barbara Machen when I helped them develop their awesome book, The Mothers of Reinvention. That project came to me at a perfect... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “Finding Time for Our Kids,” by Meaghan Janedis

  

  The greatest challenge I think all of us moms face is finding the time in our days to give our kids the personal, real love and attention they need. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “It’s a Family Affair,” by Jen Tucker

  

  *Jen throws confetti and pops the bubbly*Thank you Francine for letting me hang out at your blog today! You’re a fabulous ray of sunshine, and I would share my... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “Put It in Your Blender and Go!” by Gia Peterson

  

  Juices and smoothies are all the rage these days, and for good reason. They taste delicious when made right, and, when you use the right ingredients, you feel... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “I’m A Mommy Author,” by Samantha Stroh Bailey

  

  I used to have this kickass job where I worked from 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and had six weeks’ paid vacation. I spent my nights and mornings (though morning... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• Five For Friday: Amber Dusick, Crappy Pictures

  

  I’m kicking off the interview segment of this Month of Mothers with one of my favorites…. A woman I’ve never met but with whom I feel I share such a bond. But... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY

• “I’m Coaching Soccer All Day Today,” by Susie Petruccelli

  

  Susie with her middle child, Luca.When Francine asked me to contribute to her “Month of Mothers” project, I was excited.And then immediately said no. That I... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY