Wednesday, December 2, 2020

December, just in time

We made it to December--hard to believe.


And welcome to the Insecure Writers Support Group - we sure needed each other this year!

Have you accomplished your goals this year despite the pandemic? What changes have you made to your writing process/goals?

I thoroughly enjoyed our short Thanksgiving Break - I got a spurt of energy and time to write a few more chapters in the next Pop Travel novel. And I had fun playing games with my boys. I hope you all had a peaceful, yet exuberant Thanksgiving - if you live in the states =)  Really hoping things will turn more positive after the new year begins. So much loss and depression have been hard for many to overcome. Sending encouraging thoughts and virtual hugs! Hang in there!

I also found some time to enjoy Sherry Ellis's latest MG adventure: 

Here's a quick review:

Bubba and Squirt are in it again--The portal to another exciting place, that is! This brother-sister team make middle grade adventures fun again. They complement each other's skills and intellects in a good hearted way to solve this new Mayan mystery. The bonus is the hidden cultural facts and excellent recipes to try!
 
In other pleasant tidings... I sent some books to a Youtube Book-Tuber, The Tiny Book Dragon, and she mentioned my books in her Fall Book Haul video.


If you haven't watched a book-tuber, you should. They do a great job of talking about books with honest and enthusiastic reviews.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!
I'm ready to put this naughty 2020 to bed!

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Day 30: Traditions & Faith #30DaysofGratitude

Everyone has traditions. And whether they know it or not, everyone has faith in something--even if it's just themselves.

I'm very thankful for the way I was raised and I cherish our family traditions. I hope my kids will appreciate them as well and pass them on down the line... Some are revised as our lives change, but they are still the same at the core.

Family gatherings for Holidays is my favorite

2004
So long ago!

2019
Can't believe how many changes in a year!

2006 - I miss this New Year's Eve
Neighborhood tradition - a family of friends!

I love all the quirks and diversity of my extended families, and I love that we stick together and support each other through the drama, the years, and the miles! That's love.


HAPPY THANKSGIVING! HAVE FUN & STAY SAFE!

I'm also very thankful I made it through my own challenge
30 days in a row was tough, but I didn't give up!
Now I'm taking a little blogging break - see you in Dec

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Day 29: Guilty Pleasures #30DaysofGratitude

We try to live our best, healthy, and positive lives...

But sometimes we need guilty pleasures to get us through the tough times... Mine are drinks and donuts



and my favorite, chocolate chip cookies


Not good for the waistline, but good for uplifting the soul in times of need - LOL!
I'm thankful for my guilty pleasures, as long as I limit them. 
What are your guilty pleasures?


Visit Diane Burton who's joining me on this thankful blogfest!

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