Fake it ’til you make it

When I fall asleep at night, I try to tap into the super powers of my brain. This practice is relatively new to me, but it’s an amazing thing to experience. As I understand it, the speed of sound is about 750 miles per hour, the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second, and… Continue reading Fake it ’til you make it

The Scary Part is also the Most Exciting Part

This morning I met up with a friend who I haven’t seen for quite a while. It was wonderful to see her looking so well, and we enjoyed sharing our recent life adventures. We both have gone through some big transformations in recent years, and even if the mirror sometimes disagrees a little, we still… Continue reading The Scary Part is also the Most Exciting Part

Who Loves a Good Love Triangle? How About Three?

When it comes to romance, is there anything more captivating that a well-played love triangle? Whether in real life, in movies, or in books, love triangles are a great way to throw a grenade into what might otherwise be a happily-ever-after scenario. When I wrote “I Knew Men,” I knew from the beginning that our… Continue reading Who Loves a Good Love Triangle? How About Three?

Kind of like The Sims, but not really.

When you picture someone you love, what do you see? Do you envision what they’re wearing — clothing, jewelry, or accessories? If I were to guess, I’d say you probably picture their eyes, their smile … the essence of who they are. As the owner of a consultancy business that focuses on skincare and makeup,… Continue reading Kind of like The Sims, but not really.

The Only Way You Fail Is If You Quit.

I remember the first time I heard, “the only way you fail is if you quit.” It sounds like such a simple recipe for life, doesn’t it? The fact is, many times in life we are tempted to quit when we are on the brink of success. Steeped in darkness, we can’t see that dawn… Continue reading The Only Way You Fail Is If You Quit.

What’s In A Name? As it turns out, plenty!

What’s in a name? As it turns out, plenty! When I started writing “I Knew Men” one of the first hurdles to jump was naming characters. With the exception of one, all came from my imagination, fed by personal experience and perceptions. I wanted my main character’s name to sound friendly. For the original draft… Continue reading What’s In A Name? As it turns out, plenty!

If not much else, I’ve got a head full of tunes.

What would life be like without music? It’s arguably the highest form of human expression that exists. From the time I started taking piano lessons during the summer before I started kindergarten, I’ve always considered myself to be a musician. Reading music came before reading words, which seemed to be a source of pride for… Continue reading If not much else, I’ve got a head full of tunes.