As an author, I find it difficult to share deep feelings and thoughts—unless they come from my characters. I write about downtrodden people, social outcasts, marginalized communities, and those isolated by their differences. The things…
Author façade. Do those words go together? Yes. When people ask me what I do, I could say I’m a wife or mother. I could say I’m a veteran. Or retired. Or any number of things.…
You might not be aware, but writing can be hazardous to your health. For example, carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions and is a serious threat to many writers. I had surgery (called a carpal tunnel…
The question, “Is it right to quit?” seems to require a “No!” in response. But does it? Not if you are quitting for the right reasons. Here are ten times it’s okay (and perhaps advisable)…
People and pets will go hungry this Christmas. It’s sad that in the midst of all our plenty, there are still some who won’t get enough to eat. Why not be a blessing this Christmas?…
I’m reblogging this post, which I shared with Dariel Raye on her blog, Musings of an Independent Artist. — Dariel asked me, “On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the highest, how would you rate…
My husband and me, 2011. Today My Husband Won’t By Kayelle Allen Today, my husband won’t leave his socks on the floor, or miss the hamper. He won’t pull out a towel and mess up…
Danger Ahead… I occasionally share a list of amusing spam emails. Here are some of the latest. Use discretion when opening these kinds of messages — and a good antivirus program. For best results, don’t…
Chilling at Home Almost a week after being hospitalized for what my doctor thought might be a heart attack, I’m home, a little healthier, a lot wiser, and too tired to believe. A hospital is…
Stop Spam. Because I’m an author, I probably get more email than the average person, so I see more spam too. I’ve learned the patterns people use and this helps me avoid it most of…