What to Do When People Hate Your Book

What happens when you get bad reviews or negative feedback on your book? It’s easy to get depressed and want to give up. But the worst thing you can do now is quit. What to do when people hate your book: Don’t take it personally. When readers criticize your book, realize that it’s not you[…]

Learning from Your Mistakes

As a mother, it’s often my instinct to protect my children from making mistakes. I use warnings, what-ifs, stories and other examples to help guide their judgment.  I’m especially thorough when discussing areas where I’ve made mistakes. As a parent, my own lessons are put to use if I can pass them on to my[…]

Your Worst Critic (or Judge Not Lest You Be Judged…by Yourself)

I have a lot of pet peeves. Here is a list, in no particular order: People who dress in colors or styles that clash The word “hubby” People who drive 5mph below the speed limit Creepy guys who hit on married (and pregnant) women* Certain slang terms including “ya’ll” and “fixin” Those who don’t know[…]