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• Beating the Bugs During Cold and Flu Season

  

  No one likes being sick over the holidays, so it’s time for a round-up of popular tactics to beat colds and flu. Which remedies actually help if you do get sick? Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 HEALTH, LIFE COACH

• The Pumpkin Gospel

  

  Open with prayer and share “Every Halloween, people carve pumpkins to make jack-o-lanterns. We’re going to carve a pumpkin too, but our pumpkin is going to teac... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Perfect Blog: Setting Your Words Free

  It’s Monday. The day I’m supposed to blog. And I have some GREAT posts in my draft folder. I’m really excited for you to read them, eventually. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 LIFE COACH

• I Do My Best Writing in the Shower

  

  The key to a more productive writing life, for me, may be an increase of distractions. I’m not kidding.I can sit down in a quiet house, long hours stretched... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Monster Mash Book Bash Oct 29-31

  

  I’ve never been big on the whole creepy,scary, Halloween season, but this year I’m excited to bring this awesome group of Mystery/Suspense/Thriller authors... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Does Your Desk Job Put You at Risk for Blood Clots?

  

  Authors who sit for extended periods of time, pay attention. The following information could save your life. Those who sit for extended periods of time may be a... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Do You Do When You Have Nothing Left to Give, But You Can’t Quit?

  You rest…That’s what I did yesterday afternoon, after I prepared lunch and several meals for my family for this week. After I cleaned the dishes and kitchen wit... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Nature of Art

  

  The opening line of Anne Lamott’s writing memoir Bird by Bird states, “The very first thing I tell my new students on the first day of a workshop is that good... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Gran Torino and Writing the Atypical Hero

  

  I love it when a movie packs a powerful message, but it’s even better when I can learn something about writing from the story. Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino is... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 MOVIES

• Do You Appreciate Writer…Interrupted?

  I know many who read and receive blog updates through email are too busy to comment, but I know you’re reading. And I hope you feel Writer…Interrupted is an... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Anyone Else Feel Like Cinderella Back from the Ball?

  

  The clock struck midnight and I had to run home, back to reality, before my beautiful gown turned into the rags meant for the daily grind of life.And now I’m... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Conference Debriefing: Easing Back into the Real World

  

  Conference is over. You met with like-minded people, heard amazing speakers, and spoke with an editor or to, but you’re back home and easing into the real world. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Purpose-full Interruptions

  

  But as for me, my prayer is to You, O LORD, at an acceptable time; O God, in the greatness of Your lovingkindness, Answer me with Your saving truth. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• ACFW and the Power of Connection

  

  I started a tradition of summing up my ACFW conference experience in a word years ago. It’s been insightful and fun looking back over the years as God spoke... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Little Fixes to Prevent Big Problems (Part 2)

  

  Last month, we discussed the toll unexpected home repairs can take on your household budget and looked at preventative maintenance for the kitchen, laundry zone... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Conference Prep: Final Touches on You!

  

  Okay ladies. If you haven’t already scheduled your mani/pedis, haircuts/color and facial waxing, it’s time!! Yes, it’s important to look your best at these... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• When You Got Nothing More To Give…

  I’ve been busy taking care of family and life and trying to get ready for ACFW. Guess which one always takes a back seat?Luckily, this year I don’t have to worr... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• Taking Care of Family While You’re at Conference

  

  So you have your One Sheets, perfected your pitch, you know who you’re pitching to, and you even splurged for a mani/pedi, but what about those you will be... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 LIFE COACH

• It’s Not to Late to Prepare Book Pitch for Conference

  

  For the next couple of weeks on Tuesday & Thursdays we’ll be focusing on conference preparation here at Writer…Interrupted. One of the most important reason... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Book That Wasn’t Suppose to Be…Is

  

  Digging Up Death, the book my agent signed me with four or so years ago, which he shopped around, but couldn’t sell to the CBA, the story I labored over for... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 LIFE COACH, SELF EXPRESSION