Writing Articles

Prospective – I’ve Got Your back

A couple years ago, my husband and I were camping with our dog, Paxton. We have a camper we pull with our pickup and we were at the campsite, all set up. Ready to enjoy a walk. As per most campground rules, we hooked the dog on a leash, walked throughout the park,...

Website Repaired–Finally

Have you ever gotten frustrated with a task that needs to be maintained, but you don't know how to do it, so you ... don't? This website is that! So I put it off. And off. Until I couldn't live with myself any longer! It's not perfect. But better. I now have a blog...

Thunder Storms and Pondering Life

I woke up at 2 a.m.--the usual reason--bathroom. My body is aching because of all the yard work I did yesterday. I cleared the tubs/planters of the tomato plants and otherwise dead things. Gathered in the ripe tomatoes and cucumbers--there weren't many. I had even...

Book Blurb for Newest Trilogy

New trilogy. Katty’s trilogy. New book blurb. I don’t even have a book blurb for that series yet, but I need one. See my blurb studies for previous books here. My theme for all my writing is hope—whether it’s fiction or nonfiction. J.D. Barker - on The Creative Penn...

Quote from Released

Apr 22, 2022

"I ought to sue you! I can, you know!" Clarence Timmelsen screamed at the warden. He stiffened and shuddered. Tears of...

Thoughts On 2022

Jan 17, 2022

Perspective – “Just a little”

Sep 10, 2021

Perspective - "Just a Little" So, what is the barista’s perspective of ‘just a little’ and what is mine? “Do you want...

Blog Post Worth Sharing

Jun 18, 2018

What do I write on a blog post that's worth sharing? I have already failed several times in posting everyday--today...

Rewards or Self-Bribes

Jun 9, 2018

Today. Rage Rising: My Walk Through the Dark Tunnel of Anger is ready for readers, so these are my publishing rewards....

Day 6 – Habits Are Habit forming

Jun 7, 2018

Habits take what, twenty-one days to be hard-wired in? I keep thinking that must be the reason I am trying to blog...

Day 5 – Balancing Writing and Life

Jun 5, 2018

I have a hard time balancing writing and life. Because I missed posting yesterday. (You maybe don't know, but I have...

Day 3 – I Already Messed Up!

Jun 4, 2018

I already messed up! I knew when I challenged myself, that posting everyday wouldn't be easy, but I had hoped I'd make...

What If I Don’t Post Everyday?

Jun 2, 2018

Post everyday? Wha? So, I listened to one of Seth Godin's podcasts, (You know, the book cover where the guy's head is...

3 Plans for When Life Priorities Land On My Writing Priorities

May 5, 2018

I must have a sign on my back that says "Sucker." "Nurse." "I'll Help!" Do I go with life priorities or career...

Do You Do, Do You Watch, or Do You Wonder?

Apr 3, 2018

There are days when I just want to limp along. I just want to sit and stare. Sip my coffee or tea and watch. There are...

Update on Rage Rising Emails

Feb 10, 2018

Fear Breeds Procrastination I started posting under Rage Rising - My Walk Through the Dark Tunnel of Anger several...