This is something I struggle with. I often forget to pin things to Pinterest, even when it’s in my interests to do so. It’s often said that pinning items on Pinterest attracts more viewers, readers, or customers. It’s also said that pinned articles have a longer shelf life than those that don’t. I haven’t noticed […]
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Choosing Pictures for Blog Posts
I thought I would share a little peek behind the scenes and talk about how I choose pictures for blog posts. First, I start with the topic of the blog post. If it’s a general post, I might just use a picture of me. If it’s about something specific, like this one, I know I […]
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Give Yourself the Gift of Creativity
There is something to be said about buying something for yourself from yourself. It’s not selfish (unless absolutely everything is for you). It’s taking care of yourself. If you want to give yourself the gift of creativity, I can help you with that. I have three books, Devoted to Creating: Igniting the Creative Spark in […]
Continue readingWhen Did I Start Writing?
Here’s another one that could probably go in the FAQs. I don’t know how many times I’ve been asked this. The answer is…complex. My creative journey started when I was quite young, though I can’t put an exact year to it. My mom used to be a babysitter. It was my job to help entertain […]
Continue readingTaking My Own Advice
Back in October, I posted about Creative Self-Care. I have to admit that I haven’t really done that myself. I’ve been in get-it-done mode. You know how it is. You have your list. You’re checking it twice. You’re gonna find out who’s naughty… Wait. Wrong list. And I’m not Santa. Anyway, you have your list […]
Continue readingWe Interrupt Your Black Friday Shopping…
… with this reminder. Devoted to Creating: Igniting the Creative Spark in Everyone is free on Kindle through Tuesday. Click the cover image to get your copy now.
Continue readingQ&A with Author Leslie Bowes
Author Leslie Bowes announces the release of her book, Heart Healer, book one of the Heart Healer series. Below, she shares a book trailer and answers a few questions for us. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx0hMu768zU] Exerpt: “That’s true, but I don’t need a servant. I need a wife. Catherine dropped the spoon as her whole body shook. […]
Continue readingIntroducing Patreon
I’ve heard a lot about Patreon recently. (And by recently, I mean in the past year.) I’m sure you have too. I wasn’t sure if it was something I wanted to do or not, but I’ve decided to go for it. Before I launch, though, I want you to know a little more about it. […]
Continue readingGuest Post: Cooking as a Creative Outlet
Guest post by Katty Flores. As a young girl(friend) to my now husband, and expecting mother of my firstborn… I had no cooking skills that went beyond making fried or scrambled eggs. Maybe a quesadilla or a sandwich- and most definitely knew how to put a cup-o-noodle in the ‘wave – if ya knowwhatta mean. […]
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