Heavy. I’m hearing this word frequently amongst my friends, as in “Everything feels so heavy right now,” and I agree. Be it the cold and dark weather, the turmoil and tragedies happening across the country and globe, or simply holiday hangover, we’re all searching for some lightness. Until recently, I found mine at the gym….
Whether you prefer the Kelly Clarkson or Amy Grant version, I encourage you to take a moment as you read this, a pause for reflection and childlike dreaming. What are you wishing for in the coming year? I’ll go first. No more deadlines unmet, all the offers I can get. And time would somehow freeze,…
Longing to join the spooky season fun without the nightmares? Have I got a list of recommendations for you! Recently, I learned the publishing industry transitioned to utilizing content descriptions as opposed to trigger warnings, as what triggers a reader differs greatly from person to person while content is more objective. In her new book…
Earlier this month, I had the honor of moderating my first BoucherCon panel, titled Walk the Line, Must Fiction Always Follow the Rules? In preparation, I set about determining which rules we might discuss and quickly discovered, as W. Somerset Maugham quipped, “There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what…
In a few short weeks, we will announce and celebrate the winners of this year’s Colorado Gold Literary Awards. Congratulations and best of luck to all of the finalists. Thank you to all of the judges. This post is for anyone who may be wondering: what does it take to win a literary contest? First,…