Howdy y'all! Erm. Sorry. My boyfriend has been turning me into a country girl. I didn't realize it had been so long since I've been here. It makes sense, though. I sort of went through a super intense manic phase right after my last post, which ultimately led to my divorce. In April I moved … Continue reading Author Update
Struggles with Depression
Hey guys! I have been so stinking busy the last month. Just some updates: I'm on a CPAP now. It sucks.I'm taking the Submission Possible course. It rocks.I'm co-authoring an awesome book with acclaimed author, Troy Lambert. It's fun.I'm writing a Swan Lake retelling. It's my favorite.I'm managing my self-care boutique, which is currently functioning … Continue reading Struggles with Depression
Conquer the Silence
Hey guys, I'm back! It's been a crazy year and my mental health has not been healthy. But I'm back!!! Recently I teamed up with an organization called Conquer the Silence. They're a nonprofit that aims to bridge the gap between those affected by mental illness and their loved ones. That's just about everything I … Continue reading Conquer the Silence
The Author Entrepreneur
That sounds like a catchy name for a blog, doesn't it? That'd be fun. Maybe someday. For now I'm writing about this because, on a whim, I signed up to do a presentation on it at a writing conference. Wish me luck. Haha. I'm not sure quite what I'm doing. I'm an author and an … Continue reading The Author Entrepreneur
How To Work When You’re Depressed
I'm not doing a YouTube livestream on this one--at least, not yet. It's a bit more complex and warrants more than me rambling to my laptop. Here's my background on the subject: I haven't held down a job since the Walmart I was at laid off all their temp workers a couple days before Christmas, … Continue reading How To Work When You’re Depressed
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Discovering Your Life’s Purpose
I wish I had all the answers. I don't have many at all. But I have some tips, and I can share my story. Discovering your life's purpose is stupidly hard. Okay, back in high school I attended this nerd school where almost all the students graduate with their Associate's degree. At one point as … Continue reading Discovering Your Life’s Purpose
How To “Show Yourself”
Note: I have no intention of doing a YouTube video on this. I have too many thoughts about it, it's more complicated than a craft tutorial, and I express myself much better in writing than I do talking. I'm not a huge fan of the first Frozen movie, but there's so much that I love … Continue reading How To “Show Yourself”
How To Do Things When You’re Depressed
Hello, friends and loved ones! I've started a YouTube series called "How To Do Things When You're Depressed." I've yet to do so much as an introductory video, though I did talk about it a bit on my Facebook page, so it's time I inform everyone exactly what this is for. While it's called "How … Continue reading How To Do Things When You’re Depressed
