My special quilt — made by a dear friend about twenty years ago. … [Read more...]
Settling into a Routine
I'm pleased with my progress on GRACE IS A MOUNTAIN, my second novel in the McKONNA RANCH series. Each morning, I write two and a half pages before I … [Read more...]
Two Careers
Dear Writers who also have another full time job, As you already know from my previous blogs, I'm a full-time high school English teacher as well … [Read more...]
Eagerly Awaiting
I readily admit, I'm one of the thousands who has been eagerly anticipating tonight's opening of Season 4 of DOWNTON ABBEY. I was devastated when … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2014!
Dear Writers and Readers, I'm wishing you an amazing New Year 2014 in all of your endeavors! This is such an innovative time to create, and God … [Read more...]
Writing Freedom
Writing Freedom! I'm now at work on my next novel in the MCKONNA RANCH SERIES. This second novel concerns the McKonna family in Oregon territory … [Read more...]
My Day Job — Teaching High School English
Because I'm the only English teacher at my high school, I stay very busy with my day job. I teach grades 10, 11, and 12, as well as Pre-AP English 10, … [Read more...]
Little Victories Count!
I just realized that I have victories to celebrate each day. I don't have to wait for the big victories, since I have plenty of little victories to … [Read more...]
Hope Is a River
First in the McKonna Ranch Series In Hope Is A River, Eve McKonna's battles to make a wilderness home for her little girl and herself, curb her … [Read more...]
