Writing Off the Grid

The end of 2024 is nigh. It has been a year of joys and hurt, love and loss, success and failure. There were moments that tested my resolve to remain, unapologetically, who I am and not accept others’ expectations as my own. Times when I wanted to give up as much as persevere. Through it all, the one lesson of 2024 that stands out is this: do not be afraid to start again. [Read more…] about Start Again

It was bound to happen. I knew that. The question that remained was when. Would I see it coming? The signs were there, but I chose to ignore them. So, it wasn’t a surprise when I ended up derailed. [Read more…] about Derailed

For the past few weeks, I’ve been off course. Intentionally. Because I needed a break. I recognized that I needed time to think, to step away from everything and gain perspective. That has allowed me to stop rushing and simply—as uncomfortable as it is—move forward into the unknown. It’s been like seeing a sign that says, ‘Detour Ahead,’ and taking it. [Read more…] about Detour Ahead

Something to Remember: Patience as Virtue

When I finally understood that things generally take longer than I liked, I was able to see the opportunity that having the patience to go slow provided. It allows me to focus on quality over quantity. And that’s important for me as an author, because I take pride in the works I put out into the public domain. I ‘obsess’ over each word. I take the time to absorb the feedback and suggestions from my editor and beta readers, and work methodically to incorporate the necessary changes. Here’s something to remember… [Read more…] about Something to Remember

I’m an introvert. My default response is to say nothing, and I know that drives a lot of people crazy. But I have always been better in silence, more comfortable on my own than surrounded by a large group of people. That being said, I’m not afraid to lead, but it’s something that takes a lot of energy out of me. So, as an introvert, I’m learning to practice the art of self-containment. [Read more…] about Self-Containment