Category Archives: Self-Publishing

I am currently progressing towards the publishing my first book

Dream Painting

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

Ever since I posted about my book proof’s arrival in the mail, I’ve received an outpouring of congratulations from family, friends, colleagues, and fellow bloggers. So I wanted to say thank you to all of you who have passed on your encouragement. … Continue reading →

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Guess what came in the mail today…

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

My proof book arrived yesterday. I noticed the small package inside my front door after returning home from work. The housecleaning service set it inside. My heart did a jump up heel click while I opened the cardboard package. What … Continue reading →

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What do you love to do the most?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

I watched my grown son and two-year-old great-nephew run around in circles with blanket and  dish towel capes tied around their necks. Little Stephen Michael squealed, “I’m flying, I’m Superman,” while Josiah pranced like an Arabian horse. I videoed the scene … Continue reading →

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“Self-Publishing — I’m not alone” by Christine M. Grote

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Recently, one of my blogging friends, Christine M. Grote, asked if she could feature my self-publishing journey on her blog. This morning she sent me the link to her post. When I read through the entries, I cried. There was something … Continue reading →

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Create and Live Imperfectly…thoughts on Self-publishing, Marriage, and Life

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

How fitting that I begin a new writing journal on my 9-year anniversary. This day also marks the completion of the preliminary book section submissions to Createspace. I’ve completed all of the questionnaires for the Createspace design teams: interior design, … Continue reading →

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In the Valley of Publishing Decision…

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

I’m in the Valley of Publishing Decision and this barren wasteland stretches out as far as my eyes can see. Back in March, I bought a self-publishing package from Createspace, Amazon.com’s new self-publishing company.                    I’ve gone back and forth struggling … Continue reading →

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46 Spring is peeking around the corner and I’m having a bad hair day!

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

So what does hints of spring coming have to do with my new haircut? Well, in late winter, I trim back my garden’s dead foliage and get the hankering to have my hair shorn.          My husband and I pruned our rose … Continue reading →

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44 Pushing Closed Doors Open

Posted on March 20, 2010 by

Have you ever peered at your possible destiny as if through a key hole? You can see what you want to do or who you want to become but opening the door is difficult.      It is as if this whole other … Continue reading →

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Special Delivery

Posted on February 21, 2010 by

      Have you ever waited for a package to be delivered to your doorstep? Every day, you look out the window to see whether it has come.          Recently, I waited for a dream much like I looked forward to receiving the recent … Continue reading →

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Selah

Posted on December 19, 2009 by

Off to the editor! There are solemn moments in a writer’s life requiring Selah, pause and calmly think of this. These moments request a photograph in order to preserve for remembering. Yesterday culminated in such an amazing moment. After years … Continue reading →

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