I’ve been thinking about fear a lot over the last few years as I’ve dealt with it in my personal life and made it a major theme in my second book. It’s one of those things that, if you don’t keep it in check, it can consume you. It can manifest itself in unhealthy ways and
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conferences
my first ACFW conference experience
Last year, I was a brand new ACFW member. I was still new at even considering myself a pre-published author, and if it weren’t for finaling in a contest and the encouragement of a few persistent friends, I probably would have talked myself out of going. But when I looked at the ACFW, I saw
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about me
2014 pre-conference mix and mingle
It’s that time again! Last year, I loved doing this pre-conference mix and mingle. It definitely helped me learn new faces and get to know people my first year at conference 🙂 Assuming all technology goes according to plan, there should be a little link-up at the bottom of this post with links to different
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1624 Communications
conference prep promo
Hi, everyone! Conference season is upon us, and it’s time to finalize your promotional materials! To give back to the writing community that has blessed me so much, I’m running a Conference Prep Promo from now until September 22. Here are the details: {$40} One-sheet consultation: I will help you refine your one-sheet, including back cover
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goals
a peek inside my planner + time management tips
In a former life, I was an office manager in charge of organizing around 120-140 new projects a month and dividing responsibilities among multiple employees in the most efficient manner. So, I guess you could say I like organizing. Just a little. I’m not exactly Type A for most things. In fact, I bet my
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friday favs
{friday favs} link love
So I’m posting this on a late Friday afternoon, first blog post in ages, but I have so many links open on my browser that I want to share! Here’s some link love if you happen to see this post 🙂 Two Peas and Their Pod: Make this summer zucchini, corn, and avocado salsa before
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about me
the post I’ve started and deleted twice
I’ve been really nostalgic lately. Introspective, even. I blame it all on that new app Timehop that shows bits of your social media from that exact date in past years. Last night, this was my Timehop: One year + one day ago, I started Book 2. The Laurie who wrote that Twitter update never would
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goals
july goals
It’s July! Okay, it’s almost mid-July. This month has been crazy so far. Like the kind of busy that makes an introvert want to crawl under the covers and pull the sheets over her head for a little bit. Except, that’s not exactly plausible with a curious toddler in the house. (Homegirl will be ridiculous at