I’m so excited to feature guest Michelle Nott on the blog today. I met Michelle through the SCBWI Carolinas. I’m thrilled to have her stop by today to share a little bit about her journey and writing process. This was exactly what I needed to hear today. I learn so much from their stories that my guestsContinue reading “Finding Energy for Creativity”
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Goals and Uncertainty
I love dreaming about where I want to be and making a plan to get there. But so often, life just doesn’t turn out like we planned, does it? Speed bumps slow us down. We run into detours and roadblocks on our journey to where we want to be.
Surviving the Holidays
Christmas can magical–but it’s also filled with a lot of pressure to get “all the things” done. And if you are already running low on energy, just thinking about the holidays is exhausting.
Deadlines in the Middle of Chaos
If you’ve been dealing with chronic illness for any length of time, you will know (from experience) that some days and even months are filled with more chaos than others. Plans fail. Life spins out of control. Your strength depletes quicker than ever. Health issues complicate matters more than normal.
Finding Energy for Creativity
Today, we have a special guest. Alison McGauley one of my co-members of PB Vibes 2025, a group of children’s authors launching books in 2025. And, she is also a chronic illness warrior. Her book KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE features a child who is dealing with chronic illness. Be sure to check it out when it releases next March! In theContinue reading “Finding Energy for Creativity”
Writing through the Storm
My husband thinks I’m strange, but I love thunderstorms. I grew up in south Florida where thunderstorms were just a part of afternoon life, especially in the summertime. I love to curl up in a blanket and let the rolling thunder outside lull me to sleep like a lullaby. But that wasn’t the case when Hurricane Helene slammed into our small mountain community just two weeks ago.
CAROLYN BENNETT FRAISER 