In Pursuit of Publication

Writing is hard work, but do you know what’s harder? Getting that writing traditionally published. Discover a few behind-the-scenes lessons I’ve learned in pursuit of publication.

Harry Potter, Personally

Harry Potter has been around for over a quarter of a century, so why am I just now writing about him? And what could I possibly add to the volumes of Potter obsession already clogging the internet?
…Well, you’ll just have to read this (seriously short) intro post to find out, won’t you? Unless you’re better than Snape at legilimency.

Cooking Up Some Memories

Baking can be very rewarding, especially when you sink your teeth into that first bite of cake. But baking with a toddler as your sous-chef? …Still rewarding, but a bit more stressful.

Is it worth it? Absolutely. Read on to see why my son is my baking buddy. Also, you won’t want to miss the scrumptious recipe I tell you about!

A Checklist for Perfectionists

Are you a list maker? A high-expectations worker? A perfectionist? A worn-out human being?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible to benefit from this super-short article.

(And, frankly, even if you answered no, you should still read it to see how better to sympathize with the Type A personalities in your life. Take my word for it–they’ll appreciate it.)

Robin Hood and a New (to Me) Author

I’ve discovered an author, and I’m dying to tell you all about it! Robin Hood, King Arthur, ancient Britain–he writes about so many things I love, and he does it from a Christian perspective! Interested? Read on!

My Fair Lady, Metamorphosis, and McDonalds

What makes people change: cruelty or kindness? George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion and Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew disagree. I, however, think Shaw got it right, and the Broadway musical My Fair Lady is an excellent example of this truth. Read on to see if you agree.

Canning: Reviving the Art of Survival

We’re reaching new heights of automation and simplification every day, and our commercials are full of appliances that do it all. But what have we lost in our pursuit of progress? Could you survive without a grocery store? Could I?
The fact that I have to answer, “No,” is a bit worrisome. It’s time to start walking backward instead of forward–back to where the art of survival was common knowledge.