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Balancing Surgery, Viruses and Writing

    This looks like me this week.  My husband and I have been sharing a virus after his hip surgery a mere three weeks ago.  Rehab, viruses and work have taken their toll.  Even the dog is tired of … Continue reading

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Balancing a Release Date

    This week I am back to my writing gig trying to balance work, home life, and being an author.  I’ve just sent in another round of edits to my publisher, The Wild Rose Press.  I think we may … Continue reading

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THE BALANCING OF A NEW HIP

    We spent part of this week at St. Anthony’s Bone and Joint Hospital in Oklahoma City.  I hope you never need a total hip replacement, but if you do I highly recommend this place and the employees.  Drs. … Continue reading

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AN UNBALANCED PERENNIAL GARDEN

    The sweet smell of decaying leaves crawl up my nose and lodge in my sinus cavities.  Nothing is blooming yet, but the odor of foliage is all around me.  Leaves have become compost to nourish all that grows … Continue reading

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BALANCING MOTHER’S DAY THROUGH THE YEARS

    Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers reading this blog and the people who love them.  I know how hard you work to balance your life with those you love. And I know you wouldn’t have it any … Continue reading

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BALANCING A WIN AT THE OWFI WRITERS CONFERENCE

    This week I’m trying to balance being a mature woman with the excitement of winning FIRST PLACE in the Science Fiction Short Story Category at OWFI!  And I think the kid in me is winning.  I had no … Continue reading

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Balancing Edits

    This week I have been trying to find enough time to finish the edits on my upcoming suspense novel Secrets of Sandhill Island for my wonderful editor, Ally Robertson of The Wildrose Press http://www.wildrosepublishing.com.  Like most editors (the … Continue reading

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BALANCING PAIN AND ANGER IN OUR LIVES

    Do you lose your temper when your physical pain level is increased?  An incident took place a local restaurant today that brought that question to mind.  It is so easy to lash out at perfect strangers that you … Continue reading

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BALANCING A WRITER’S CONFERENCE AND FLASH FICTION

    The OWFI Conference (http://www.owfi.org ) is right around the corner.  If you’ve never been, you should give it a try.  The Keynote Speaker is  Eloisa James – New York Times Bestselling historical romance author. It will be a great … Continue reading

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Balancing my Life at Full Circle Bookstore

    I love Full Circle Bookstore!  http://fullcirclebooks.com/  I had a great book signing there today and Julie and Mary were wonderful to help me get setup and ready to go.  The ladders that roll around from one tall built-in … Continue reading

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