… So there I am. Zombied on a Sunday afternoon, knots in my stomach, talking to Susie Warren on the phone. “Send it to me,” she says. “What? My manuscript?” Gulp. It’s horrible. She’ll be the first to see I can’t write. But I was desperate. I emailed it. Oh, praise the Lord for email, seriously! She called me an …
Diary of a Writer: Sweet Caroline and Helping Others
My plate is full. I’m starting a new novel. Editing a My Book Therapy book. Reading a play for a friend. I love this because I know the play will be produced. I’m not an expert on plays but I know something about story. Also, judging a contest, mentoring a friend who finaled in a contest, and reading a couple …
Laughter: The best medicine
I sat with my friend Susie last night in a weird, tall, ugly room (yes, it was tall, weird I know) with bold overhead lighting debriefing from the week… thinking out-loud how the Deep Thinker’s Retreat was going so far. With the technical details and issues, thoughts and adjustments, aside our conversation paused… Susie glanced at her email. “Oh, here, …
Meet Me In St. Louis
Meet me in St. Louie, Louie, meet me at the Conference! It’s fabulous! You should come! Really! St. Louis is a grand city! They have an arch in plain view from the hotel. The hotel has cool carpet. I’ll be there! Listen, I know what it’s like to feel lost, alone, stupid, clumsy, and like an outsider at a conference. …
Home Sweet Home
The past eleven days have been the most crazy, busy, fun days I’ve had in awhile. Sadly, all without my hubby. On the 11th I attended the Ohio State v. Miami Hurricanes game. I hadn’t been in the Horseshoe in over 23 years and was simply overwhelmed at the grandness of the stadium. Twenty-five years ago this December I graduated …
Becoming a Writer
I’ve always wanted to be a writer. In first grade, I had a red diary with a lock. I actually wrote in it. Think… what makes a six year old want to write down her daily activity and thoughts. It’s a bit funny to me some forty years later, but it was the beginning of my destiny. A revelation of …
Real thank you speech
Caught in a swirl of busyness between teaching a continuing ed class at ACFW and leading worship, I didn’t think much about the Book of the Year Award. Probably, a bit of that on purpose so I wouldn’t focus on winning or losing. Saturday night, I wasn’t prepared to hear my name and book called. I’d not prepared a speech, …
My Book Therapy “From the Inside Out” Book
My Book Therapy is releasing it’s first writing book based on our craft blog from last year. I got my copy in the mail today. It’s awesome. Susan May Warren, My Book Therapy’s founder and fearless leader put together a GREAT project. I’m so honored to be associated with her and this business. And, best of all, I get to …
Thoughts on Writing a Book
I’ve been helping my friend and author extraordinaire Susan May Warren plot a new book. She calls with, “What’s the lie she believes?” No “hello, how are you?” but straight to the point. This is why we get along so well. We discuss the lie the character believes and why. It’s so important to figure out why. And it doesn’t …
What I’ve been up 2
So, you’re wondering, “Rach, do you blog any more or are we just supposed to imagine what your life is all about?” No indeedy, you’re not. Please don’t. I’m blogging, see, I’m blogging. I’ve been busy, too. Working on a new synopsis for next book, working title Dining with Joy. How do you like it? I’m reviving my celebrity “chef” …
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