Category: defective
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March Boldness Countdown
We’re halfway through March. Let’s review my BOLD acts for my Fiftieth Year. I’ve had this month’s boldness planned since January. It may seem like a repeat, but this one is so much bolder for me. When I did the one-shot I used a premade character, the majority of players were kids, and the added…
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Tattoo Lessons
Getting my first tattoo held benefits I hadn’t expected, but I’m so glad to discover.
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A little encouragement
The tough thing about healing is that it’s not linear. One day you can feel like you could take on the world, and the next day a poorly timed comment can send you back under the covers. But here’s the thing: I know it doesn’t last. Yes, I’m feeling discouraged. Yes, I have days that…
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Showcase Recap
Saturday, I shared a table at the Garland public library’s author showcase. I prepped/planned for it for more than a week, ordering goodies at the last minute and even making some of my own. This is what I brought: Even with only one book under my belt, my half of the table was packed with…
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Huge Thank You
Words are not enough to convey how grateful I am for all of the support I’ve received upon the release of my book. That’s so weird to say. “My book.” It’s real. Yes, I’ve held it in my hands for several weeks now, but it still didn’t feel real because I was the only person…
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Unraveling
My brain feels as if it is slipping away from me. I am forgetful, scattered, and overwhelmed. I can only imagine it is a biproduct of the anxiety about the book launch. Or perimenopause. Or both. Since returning from Ireland I’ve felt more and more lost in my own head. It’s like while I was…
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Who Am I?
So much of writing involves mindset. I think everyone has this idea in their heads that authors simply get an idea, write it down, and put it out in the world. But mindset gets in the way at every step. Yesterday’s coaching session revealed a lot of self-doubt. I’m constantly looking for validation from others…
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Art Imitates Life Imitates Art
Sometimes Art imitates life. Like when my Mech fell on its face the day after I fell on mine. And sometimes life imitates art. The story I’ve been working on for the last year and a half is at a stage where my anxiety is super high. It’s time to let others read what I’ve…
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Clarity in the mess
Wow. I just finished doing an intentional creativity exercise with Sage Adderly on her monthly YouTube Live and my mind is blown. It looks like a hot mess, but somehow this mess brought so much clarity. I have been a heart patient for 48 years. As a child, I watched my mother learn all she…
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Cosmic Smashbook – Emerging
I believe I’ve mentioned before that I was introduced to Cosmic Smashbooking (CSB) by Sage Adderly. Basically, it’s an intuitive process of creativity that is surprisingly revealing. I’ve used it to work through personal issues and also to help me get to know the characters in my book better. It’s been an amazing experience and…