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I loved the book, Hanna’s Ascent by fellow Bedazzled Ink Publishing author Jayna Sheats. That’s the take-away here, but some background first.

Ten years and five books into this publishing episode of my life, I’m appreciative of the authenticity and mission of my publisher,


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Yeah, somewhere along the way I remember learning it not to be particularly helpful if we get too hyped up on happenings. Do some groundwork, sit back, and believe that things will take care of themselves. I’m getting much better at this. It reminds me of a paragraph I wrote when I committed to exactly this. (I chose this photo above because it reminds ...


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No doubt, we are overwhelmed by news in these times. I’m listening to Ian McEwan’s book, What We Can Know, and its futuristic look back at both information sharing and truth in contemporary time is disturbing and thought provoking. Many of my friends and supporters are pulling out of social media altogether, which I understand.

And yet, those of us authors...


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I found great joy in crafting a book for my grandson this past month. Yet another reminder about how essential it is to make time for creativity, love and joy in these difficult times. Too, I’m trying to model that for my own adult daughters. Our little guy and I had fun sharing his birthday book together.

In honor of Oregon’s 167th birthday today, I thought a few o...


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