Category: write
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Should you Write Fiction or Nonfiction?
When it comes to deciding what to write, there is a vast array of options. Some writers are diehard fiction fanatics, and other enjoy the practicality and structure of nonfiction. Me? I like both, personally. I love exploring different realities and the creative outlet of fiction, but I love researching and organizing ideas with nonfiction.…
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The Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: The Writing Process
“I think that writers are made, not born or created out of dreams of childhood trauma—that becoming a writer (or a painter, actor, director, dancer, and so on) is a direct result of conscious will. Of course there has to be some talent involved, but talent is a dreadfully cheap commodity, cheaper than table salt.…
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Facing Failure: What You Can Learn from Failing
I just started training for marathon number four. The past three marathons have been absolutely terrible, so much so, I’ve questioned whether or not I should continue. Sometimes I wonder why I keep going after things that I fail at. And, oh yes, I have failed at many things. It hurts. It really hurts to…
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Creating Habits that Stick
Well, it’s February. I know, I’m shocked too. Did you January fly by as quickly as mine did? Did you know most New Year’s resolutions are broken by February? I don’t know the exact statistic, and I don’t really care, but it’s something I was thinking about at the beginning of this year. I don’t…
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Writing for Children
There’s something that happens when a child picks up a book. Whether they toddle over to a parent and plop on their lap or sneak pages under their sheets in the glow of a flashlight, when a child reads, magic happens. I don’t say this to sound prosaic or poetic; I truly believe it. I’ve…
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Gluten-free Cornbread
Something happens when the leaves turn and the air chills. I’m not talking about going crazy for pumpkin everything and busting out the boots. I talking about how we suddenly crave warm comfort foods: soups, stews, and casseroles to name a few. There’s something very nostalgic about the scent of yummy food after coming in…
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Life With Four
If it seems like it’s been a while since my last post, that’s because it has been. I knew that having a fourth child would be crazy, but I don’t think I was prepared for the level of crazy that my house is currently living. Life with four kiddos is B-A-N-A-N-A-S! I’m reminded of that…
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How to Avoid an Epidural During Delivery
Baby E is one month old already, and I don’t know how that happened. Something about those first few weeks home with a newborn just blur together into one, messy, sleep-deprived blob. My labor and delivery went better than I could have asked for, and I’m so grateful that everything went well without any complications.…
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Almond Chocolate Cookies
I love me a good cookie, but I’m also incredibly picky when it comes to cookies. None of this hard, crunchy, flavorless nonsense. I want a soft, sweet, and delicious cookie. But if you, like me, want to stay away from refined sugars, flours, and even grains, finding a delicious cookie is next to impossible.…
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Pregnancy Cravings and Grain-free Granola
Can we talk about cravings for a moment? For the most part, I don’t get cravings too often, but every once in a while, I get one. Badly. Something about those hormones, amiright? Let’s face it, at 34 weeks pregnant, I’ve seen my fair share of pregnancy cravings. It’s often said that if you are…
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