Magic of the Season...

There's magic in this time of year. It's a beautiful season of kind spirits and warm smiles. There's so much giving and not just of the shiny wrapped up kind, it's from heart to heart. Something about this time of year makes my own heart feel full. My spirit is renewed.

I've been reflecting lately on this year. It feels good to be on the right path and beginning to focus on my dreams and goals. I'm thinking about my own spiritual path, too. Seeking that connection.

In honor of the Solstice, I made this wreathe...


And in celebration of Christmas we decorated our "Charlie Brown" tree...


Happy Blessings to you and yours for a magical and wonderful Holiday Season!!!

Reading is Research...

It's true. I love to read and now it has a purpose besides pure enjoyment. I recently learned about chapter analysis in comparison to my own novel writing. It's a really interesting concept and something that I never paid attention to before. So, I now have more reason to read YA books which is what I am writing.

I'm thrilled to no longer feel like I have to ignore my TBR pile. It's research! I just finished Tempted by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. It's part of the House of Night Series which I'm really liking. The end of this book was so shocking. I can't wait for Burned! Next, I think I'll read Blue Moon by Alyson Noel. It's second in the Immortals Series. I'm kind of hooked on novel series, in case you didn't notice.

I'm also reading a variety of what I like to call "witchy" books. More research, of course. Although my novel will be realistic contemporary fiction there will be a hint of magic in it.

I'm really excited about my work in progress. But I'm keeping the rest of it to myself for now.

Off to read a little and write a lot....

On My Way...

In October I finally stepped back onto the path of my writing dreams. It feels amazing. Here I am, still moving forward. I think I'm going to stay here for a while, maybe forever. I'm reveling and treasuring. Savoring and building up my creativity.

I've been taking more walks, eating healthier, and slowing down, too. How can I be more creative if I'm not nurturing my spirit? Well, I'm finally learning. I've been looking within and paying attention to the universe as well.

It's possible that I've finally worked through all my stops and starts. This moment feels so right and I'm sparking with ideas. But I'm also staying focused on one idea at a time. This one is my favorite. The book of my heart. And now, I'm finally going to write it!

As each day passes and my ideas continue to simmer I begin to feel more and more like a writer.

So, what do writers do?

Writers write!

A Little Halloween Magic...

Every year it is a big deal around my house on Halloween. For the past nine years my mom, two of my aunts, and my sister have visited to entertain trick-or-treaters with some witchy fun. My husband, dad, and other friends of ours have been known to join in as well. This year will be no different and we're excited that it falls on a Saturday.

That reminds me, I need to go get some candy!

The scene is set for some spooky fun...


Double bubble, toil and trouble...


I'm usually the good witch with the candy...

Autumn Reflections...

This past weekend I went on a camping trip to Cranberry Lake. This was our first time camping there so late in the season and for staying on an island. It was an amazing adventure.









These are some of my favorite shots that I captured. I love to see the changing leaves. Autumn is on its way.

Fun Fest '09...

The teams have been chosen. It's on!

Me and My Big...

IDEAS! I want to be a writer and I know this in my soul. But, wait, I should have a successful career. It would be fun to be an artist. Oh, but summer is here and I'm much too busy with traveling and family fun.

Agh! I really need to make up my mind. Where is that balance I've been searching for?

I've decided to go back to writing. An opportunity came up that will help me to finally complete one of my novels. So, I'm going to go for it! This writer is going to write. For real!

Being so fickle doesn't make me sound like a real writer. Oh, well. I am me and this is how it is. I'll get there, just at my own pace and my own way.

So, for now I'm setting aside all of my crazy ideas and plan to focus on writing. Now, I just need to keep from getting distracted by ALL my story ideas that I want to write all at once.

One idea at a time...