Month: May 2014

  • On Life as a 2014 Golden Heart Finalist

    So no post last week, since it was Victoria Day Long weekend, which means I ran around battling mosquitoes and planting fresh young seedlings for the slugs to eat. This week, I thought I’d share a touch of life as a 2014 Golden Heart Finalist. We’re all getting quite excited with the conference coming up…

  • Tagline Time: Creating an Author Tagline

    Lately I’ve been thinking again about marketing, which leads to the author tagline. And how I’ve been trying to create a new one. A tagline, in case you’re curious, is a marketing tool where a short phrase (usually 7-10 words) sums up and encompasses what an author brings to their reader, and what readers can…

  • Family Holidays and Greenhouse Day

    Tomorrow is Greenhouse Day. Which started me thinking about the kinds of things we celebrate as a family or a group that aren’t exactly universal. And frankly, I’ve been stressing myself out, so I need some kind of celebration. While I love Christmas (get to make and give presents) and Halloween (get to dress up),…