My Personal Journey....Reboot

So here I am.... I am making some adjustments to my blog to reflect where I am three years after I started this journey.  I have adjusted the name for my blog to include where I am heading in the future.  I hope that my friends, family, and hopefully others will follow my blog, because I truly want to inspire, encourage, and maybe even entertain the world around me.

The next few months will have to do with a literary journey that I am going on.  Yes, I have taken a step that I have wanted to do for a long time.  I have decided to try and write a book!  I have had stories chasing around in my brain for years, with vivid pictures and happy endings.  So now I have decided to try and write some of them down.  I am not going to do this alone.  I have actually joined a writing/publishing/marketing group that will help me get this done in a timely manner (because I know there is times I won't do it if I am not pushing a deadline). The group seems to be helpful, loving, and very encouraging, so I think I am in the right hands.

What I would like to do in my shorter blog is to share my experience during this process, and maybe some of my writing, in order to get over the fear of "exposing" myself to criticism.  So, please feel free to leave comments.  I know that not everything I write will be great, but I am still learning, so I am telling myself that it is okay. My reader's comments will be helpful, whether positive or negative.  I need all of this for growth!

I spend my days surrounded by books.  I love the written word.  I love passing that on to my students in every way I can.  I don't hope to become rich off my writing.  I want to give my message to others, one of hope, love, acceptance, and redemption.  If you would like to subscribe to my blog, please fill out the request below.  I hope to brighten you day just a little somewhere down the road.


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  1. UnknownJuly 15, 2018 at 8:08 AM

    Good for you!!! I want a signed copy when you publish!!!

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