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Short on Cash? Use Cash Envelopes!

I just finished preparing our taxes for the dreaded tax appointment, here in the US. This year it was easier--just because I dropped some cash into Xero accounting software for my publishing business. Took time to learn, but very much worth it when it came to filling...

How to fix old Projects in Scrivener

Yes. I'm trying to blog again. But I could not access my Scrivener Project titled Blog Posts. I love Scrivener (This is my affliate link, by the way! I earn a certain percentage, at no extra cost to you.). I write the posts in Scrivener, then copy and paste into my...

I don’t know how to blog

I am a writer. I am an author. I have had two people tell me--no demand--that there is no excuse to not blog--if indeed I am an author. One was at an event on websites. Another was just recently. Again. So where do I begin? My biggest problem is deciding what to blog...

Quote from Released

"Randy hesitated, grimaced and looked up at Clarence. "You're not. Not again. Listen Clarence, I've known you a long time. Longer than most of the inmates and staff. You can either ride here like an animal, all locked up, or act like a mature--" Clarence flinched....

Approaching Libraries

Feb 18, 2023

Just finished with taxes last week and the sales results of my author year are disappointing. Yes, there are the usual...

Short on Cash? Use Cash Envelopes!

Feb 4, 2023

I just finished preparing our taxes for the dreaded tax appointment, here in the US. This year it was easier--just...

How to fix old Projects in Scrivener

Dec 19, 2022

Yes. I'm trying to blog again. But I could not access my Scrivener Project titled Blog Posts. I love Scrivener (This...

Jun 30, 2020

Back Cover Blurb. Huh? I have written two blog posts about blurbs, trying each time to...

Book Blurb Two

Jun 16, 2020

Research I’ll reference the article on The Alliance of Independent Authors website. Still gaining insight there. I’m...

Book Blurbs–I’d Rather Write a Book

May 28, 2020

I’m digging into learning to write better book blurbs. Sounds fun, right? Book Blurb One I have book one, Released, on...

Smashwords Authors Offer Thousands of eBooks at Free or Deeply Discounted to Support Readers Affected by the Pandemic

Apr 21, 2020

Without our super distributors and aggregators to push out books, authors could not provide the deals offered....

Discipline during COVID-19

Apr 8, 2020

I have read on Twitter or Instagram where other authors have had a tough time with lethargy and exhaustion. Reading...

Journal Entry – Pandemic – 4/5/2020

Apr 5, 2020

Keep your heart brave! I'm up. I'm drinking coffee. My journal is on my lap. And I heard, "He's come to join our...

“Guts” is Grace Under Fire

Mar 28, 2020

COVID-19 is grace under fire. It's guts. From so many different platforms and lifestyles. My husband is a truck driver...

Manifesto for My Life

Mar 22, 2020

Manifesto for my life--i'm still working on this. It takes living life to figure out a manifesto! Wisdom Doodle...

COVID-19 Update

Mar 15, 2020

I know. Just another "thank you for being a valued customer. We want to reassure you that the health and safety of our...