Apr 26, 20223 minA room full of risk takersThe Beautiful List book gets inside the mind of tween girls, meeting them in their insecurity and walking them out the other side in beauty.
Apr 7, 20224 minSurprising things I've learned about publishingOne of the things I've heard about becoming an author is that writing the book is the easy part. I've already learned this to be true....
Jan 15, 20223 min"Do or do not, there is no try." -YodaOn Thursday, I met up with an old friend. She’s actually a former co-worker. My business partner and I hired her and one other amazing...
Oct 20, 20213 minBeauty doesn't have to be "ladylike"As a child, sometimes I stood out because I was assertive and outspoken, especially with adults. I also cared more about climbing trees...
Aug 25, 20214 minThe secret to a lasting marriageTwo plaques adorned the wall to the right of the front entry, indicating national and state historical landmark status. We stepped...
May 28, 20213 minClosed doors: when putting pen to paper is only the beginning"All my seven Narnian books began with seeing pictures in my head. 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe' began with a picture of a Faun...
Mar 8, 20212 minWhat is "The Beautiful List"?Our girls are growing up with an over-filtered and unrealistic version of reality Moms, remember what it was like to begin wondering how...