Musings of a cluttered, chaotic mind

Last weekend I attended the SpicyReads Book Convention as a signing author. It was an incredible weekend full of excitement, learning, and friendship! Attending my first ever big book convention was humbling and educational. It took me a few days after I got home to be able to process it all. First, I “knew” what to expect. I’ve seen the posts and videos of book cons. I've heard about the different kinds of drama that have occurred at these events. I prepared myself. But see

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Are you trying to with Keep up with the Joneses? But first, let me clarify… when we hear that statement, most people think of monetary...

Do's, Don'ts, & Maybe's With my daughter heading to college in the fall, I'm at a loss for all the things she may need. She's my first...

We only have a few weeks before Easter! Here are some ideas to fill your teen girls' basket! The Basket No need to get an "Easter Basket"...

Here are some ideas for great Valentine gifts for your teen girl based on what my daughter has told me she NEEDED or is currently in her...

Reflections Part 2: A Discovery If you missed part 1, go back to last Sunday. This is the story of how I was self medicating with alcohol...

Reflections Part 1 Life through the filter of social media. I wrote about this once before, when my mom was battling cancer. My life on...