“I am self-publishing my book.” Repeat that line to yourself over and over and over again. If you’re like me, you may have serious reservations about self-publishing. You might die a little inside when you have to explain to a friend that, no, Harper Collins isn’t publishing your book – you are. You may have to…
Read MoreThe first step to self-publishing a book is to write a book. Profound. Be amazed. It’s been estimated that over 200 million Americans say they want to write a book. If that’s so, odds are you want to write a book. Do you know the single difference between writers who have authored a book and…
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If you’re a writer like me (yes that was weird to say but I’m trying to own it), I bet you appreciate readers. I know I do! I love my readers. And whether you have 5 or 5,000 readers, they deserve your best work. The best way to produce your best work is to write your…
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This year, my blog has reached more people than I ever thought it would. And it’s not because of anything I’ve done. I logged on and I wrote. God brought the increase. Bleeding onto the screen isn’t necessarily fun, but I can’t help myself. Being honest with you is a way I make much of Jesus. Truthfully, the…
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Dear Mama, Could we trade war stories? Last night, the fighting on my front reached a fever pitch. In the thick of it, I sent up a flare signal: “I don’t usually post updates like this, but would y’all please pray for Carson, Ben, and I? She has been inconsolable tonight, screaming and crying like nobody’s…
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This flash fiction idea came to me during one of my pastor’s sermons on Ecclesiastes. Through personally studying Ecclesiastes, it is easy to want to rush and redeem the book through the lens of Christ – which, of course, is its ultimate purpose. I wanted to sit in the first few chapters for a while…
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I’m saying hello to what works. Goodbye old filing systems that other people created. Hello simple notebook and pen. That works for me. Goodbye complicated scheduling systems. Hello old timey day planner. That works for me. Goodbye 6am alarm clock. Hello waking up when I feel rested. That works for me. Goodbye morning devotionals. Hello…
Read MoreJust a note to let y’all know that I’m posting over at Our House In The Middle of Our Street today, sharing a few thoughts about home and where we belong. Sarah and I met via blogging (she’s not an axe murder, I promise!) and we’ve really enjoyed connecting. So catch me over there today and poke around…
Read MoreHey y’all. I promise I won’t do many of these shameless self-promotion posts, but would you indulge me? As I feverishly work through edits to my upcoming YA fantasy novel, Re’and, I’ve been dying to bring you into the story. What better way to bring you into the story than to let you read part of…
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“O Victoria, you’re such a natural,” an onlooker cooed as I scooped Carson into my arms. While I appreciated the complement, I had to disagree. Motherhood doesn’t come naturally to me. At. All. Dragging myself out of bed at all hours of the night to nurse a waking child, not natural. Keeping calm with a grumpy-and-we-can’t-figure-out-why baby, not natural. Juggling…
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