Nothing But a Song: Chapter 1

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Are you still waiting for your copy of Nothing but a Song, but can’t wait to read it?? You’re in luck! I’m posting the first chapter below. If you prefer to listen to it, click below: Let me know what you think! Rebecca...

Definition… “Real Mom”?

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn This week in my composition courses, we’re talking about writing definition essays. I thought this would be an example of a definition essay. What do you think? Are You a “Real” Mom? Originally posted on October 2, 2013 by...

New Book On Its Way

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 30 years ago I wrote Nothing But a Song, a story about Rebecca Kendall, a 19-year-old who loses her hearing in a horrific car accident. Using technology and help from a mysterious young man, she learns to sing again. But will she learn to...

Cancer with no Regrets

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn My essay won First place in the Wyoming state DAR writing competition on Women’s Issues. Posted here for your enjoyment. Many things in life influence and inspire us: historical figures, parents, friends, educators. But we forget...

Building Round Characters

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In writing, there are round characters and flat characters. Flat characters are just like they sound: flat. No depth. A writer wouldn’t go into much detail about who they are or their background. The flat characters are simply there to...

So You Want to Write a Book?

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn When I tell people that I’m an editor and writer, they tend to launch into their book writing aspirations, which I enjoy, but then they tend to end the discussion with the statement, “But I don’t know where to start.”...