It was a big first day of school for my three kids this year--kindergarten, sixth grade, and ninth grade. Three different schools, three different start times. I thought I'd gotten up early enough, …
Back to School, Back to Work
Embracing the Rhythm of the School Year As much as I anticipate and love summer, by the time we get to about mid-August I am looking forward to the start of the school year. I don't exactly throw …
The Secret to Working at Home with Small Children
I've been working at home for almost 15 years now, both before and after becoming a mom of three. Over the years I've learned many lessons about getting work done at home, in the midst of diapers, …
The Love Lives of Navy SEALs and Why It’s So Hard to Write in the Summer
For those of you who think that fiction writers just make it all up, I'd love to tell you about my friend Michelle Ule! She is always researching fascinating subjects--everything from Navy SEALs to …
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Your Own Personal Stylist (for way cheap)
My latest book, Mom Seeks God, came out in April and it's been an amazing wild ride. Busy and fun and yes, a little bit stressful. I had a dream the other night that my publisher called me and …
Why Writing about My Family Makes Me a Better Mom
I recently saw the new movie Mom’s Night Out and loved it. Very funny and a great expression of what so many moms struggle with—the meaning of all the stuff we do, the way we feel that we’re not very …
The Writing Life: Why I Love (and Hate) Deadlines
When I was in college and thought I would go crazy with the stress of finishing up all the papers and studying for the exams at the end of my junior year, my father gave me some counter-intuitive …
