I have been in a major pruning phase lately. If I don't need it, or if it is not adding to my already heavy workload, then it needs to be cut. I wrote a blog yesterday on The Responsibility of Catholic Writers and I once again started to consider my own place as a writer. …
Beginning to Write a Book on Miscarriage
It's time to tear off the band-aid and begin writing my book on miscarriage in earnest. It is needed and I know that I am called to write it (I already have a place to submit it when I get done!), but it means walking through dark places again. The Light is always with me. …
Dear Readers, Writers Have to Make Choices and So Do You in Your Comments
Being a writer on the Internet is tough business these days. The criticism that is leveled at writers on a daily basis can be demoralizing and downright inhumane. Much of the criticism I see is from people who have not even read the piece that I wrote on that particular day. They make a comment …
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In Which I Respond to an Amusing Critique of My Blog
Yesterday I chanced upon a random, short, and sarcastic review of the look and content of my blog on Reddit. I don't even know the purpose of Reddit, by the way. It made me chuckle. I wasn't angry, I thought it was funny. I found it amusing because it is so typical of us human …
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The Shock and Awe of Becoming a Contributor for Catholic Exchange
I learned a few lessons yesterday as I began my contributor relationship with Catholic Exchange. The story of how I ended up writing periodically for them is one that I can only look back at in wonder. A few weeks before I was asked by the editor to become a contributor, I had emailed a …
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Rage Porn
My title selection may be a bit shocking, but it is not far from the truth. No I am not talking about some form of violent pornography. I want to talk about our culture's addiction to rage. Keep in mind that anything I write about is a reflection of my own struggles. You can see …
Changes in My Writing
For some of you who have been reading my blog off and on for months, you may have noticed a shift in focus in my writing. Yes, my writing is sporadic. I am a wife, mother, Lay Dominican, and now, a full-time graduate student in Theology. So my time is limited. The shift you will …
Blog Hiatus
I have decided to take a hiatus from regularly posting on my blog for a few months. I have two novels floating around in my mind, both of which I have begun writing. As the mom of a toddler, I have limited time to write, and I feel like the novels should be my primary …
Small Success Thursday: Book Giveaway Edition
Good morning! It is Small Success Thursday once again over at CatholicMom.com. Come on over and share this week's successes with us so we can cheer each other on. I count the fact that I got out of bed at 6am this morning to pray Lauds and write as a big success. Our daughter will …
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Blog Award Nominations
A little while ago, Terry over at 8 Kids and a Business nominated me for a few blog awards, my first. Being the space-cadet that I am, I completely forgot to nominate some people of my own until Cristina at Filling My Prayer Closet, also nominated me for some blog awards. Thank you, Ladies! I …
Swimming the Depths 