Pretty little things

Facebook friends Matt Hawk and Douglas Michel built these fairy doors. I want one to put in a secret place out in the woods to surprise and delight other hikers. Wouldn’t you love to come across a fairy door in the middle of the Texas woods?

Apollo Con writers workshop

It’s that time of year again. Time to polish your manuscript and send it in for the annual Apollo Con writers workshop.  The workshop is free to attendees. I’ve already got one manuscript in, and the deadline is fast approaching. So don’t overthink — do a quick spell check, check for length, make sure your formatting is clean and professional, and send in your RTF today! If you have any questions, e-mail the Workshop Coordinator Read more…

Dreams on Wings 5K

The writer’s life is not always about writing. On Saturday the family participated in the Dreams on Wings 5K in Weatherford, Texas, which raises money for The Hemispherectomy Foundation. The foundation supports children who have had  radical brain surgery to treat forms of epilepsy, stroke, and other brain ailments. The children who have had the surgery — and their families — have been through so much and are so strong. We spoke to one young Read more…