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Category Archives: Writing
Jude
Today, around 2:40pm, my son Jude was riding his bike home from school. He rounded a corner and suddenly, blacked out. When he woke up, he’d crashed into a parked car and his forehead was against the handlebars. He broke … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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In defense of floundering {aka, Art Happens}
I’ve been on a schedule since I was born. I’ve been check-marked and chore-charted and to-do-listed and deadlined every single day of my life. This is not all bad. I arrive on time. I hit deadlines before the deadline. I … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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A Time To Write
I finally let myself feel it. I dressed up and went out to celebrate my book deal. The twins saw me all dressed up and demanded to know if I was a princess. Also, Mommy, can I smelling you? Jude … Continue reading
Posted in My Book, Writing
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Lessons in social media: Delete sh*t. Stop giving trolls credibility. Write for your TRUE audience.
There was a time when I rarely deleted mean comments. I let them stand. I thought I was being “intellectually honest.” I let people call me names. I let people crap all over my thoughts and feelings because, you know, … Continue reading
Posted in SmartAssery, Weblogs, Writing
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The Battle of Little Smile (one more round, please? pick your favorite Little Smile!)
So, at the risk of boring you with narcissistic tedium, may I kindly beg one final poll from you, dear reader? The Little Smile head shot was by far the favorite (it’s actually my favorite, too). So, I went back … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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Why literary agents are invaluable to writers (even in the age of DIY, E-book self-publishing)
I met my literary agent, Rachelle Gardner, this past Sunday. We drank mimosas, talked books and shared laughter at a seafood grill overlooking Lido Peninsula’s boating docks. I’m pretty sure I’ve been dreaming about that day since I was a … Continue reading
Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Writing
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Some exciting news!
I officially have a literary agent! Last week I was contacted by the lovely Rachelle Gardner–she represents other fine like writers Rachel Held Evans and Sarah Bessey. Rachelle had been reading my blog for awhile, told me she loved my … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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Top 15 Posts of 2011
I’ve compiled a list of my best writing from 2011, arranged chronologically. Here be provocative conversation-starters, heartfelt confessions and witty diatribes. It’s humbling for me to realize I’m not as prolific as I thought I was. Generally speaking, I write … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
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I’m Speaking At Relevant 2012. My topic: “Blogging Thru Brokenness”
All I can say about this is: God works in mysterious ways. And when Sarah Mae first asked me I was like: huh? what? you realize you’re talking to EE, right? Because. I don’t fit, see. At least. I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Weblogs, Writing
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How to be a good listener
It’s rare to find good listeners–especially among extroverts. This is why most of my closest friends are introverts. Not only do I appreciate their natural listening abilities, but I enjoy the challenge of coaxing them out of their shells. Introverts … Continue reading
Posted in ENFP, Love/Sex Advice, Writing
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