Posts Tagged ‘writing’
Master of my own universe
These days, I’ve been actively trying to take control of my own happiness rather than relying on others, circumstance, luck, or fate to bring it to me. This post outlines two recent instances where I took action to be the master of my own universe. In this blog post, I am publicly giving myself a pat…
Read MoreMusings of a forty-something
Until recently, I was loath to confess I was a “forty-something.” I preferred that people make their own assumptions of how old I was based on how old I looked which, I’ve been told enough to believe, is probably a decade younger than I am. Perhaps this email is an example of that “go-with-the-flow” and…
Read MoreCalifornia Dreamin’
In case you’ve been under a rock, trapped beneath a dresser, or in a coma, those of us on the east coast are in the midst of Blizzard Jonah, Blizzard 2016, Snowzilla—whatever you want to call it—it’s snowing out there. My Saturday morning spin class was canceled, as were my lunch plans with a friend,…
Read MoreBecky Monson celebrates chick lit as the Celebration of Chick Lit Tour comes to a close!
To close out the Celebration of Chick Lit Tour, I’m so excited to have Becky Monson on my blog. Becky’s books always make me laugh and so I shouldn’t be surprised that her post below also elicited quite a few chuckles. Don’t believe me? Read for yourself. The Importance of Chick Lit By Becky Monson Call…
Read MoreWelcome author Carol Maloney Scott to the Celebration of Chick Lit Tour
I am pleased to welcome author Carol Maloney Scott to the Celebration of Chick Lit Tour. I love how she was inspired to rediscover her love of writing during a reunion with her girlfriends. Girl power! In March 2009, I visited with a bunch of girlfriends from high school back in New York.…
Read MoreWhy does author Laura Kilmartin write chick lit? Find out here!
Thank you, Laura Kilmartin, for taking over my blog today and telling us why you love chick lit. I agree wholeheartedly with your definition of chick lit, and I found your post as interesting and engaging to read as your delightful first novel, Next Year I’ll Be Perfect. I am anxiously awaiting book 2!! …
Read MoreWhy Chick Lit is author Lucie Simone’s happy place
Familiar and comfortable, yet foreign and new at the same time – why chick lit is Author Lucie Simone’s happy place. Welcome, Lucie, to the Celebration of Chick Lit Tour. I’m so happy to have you on my blog! Why I Love Chick Lit By Lucie Simone Chick Lit is my happy place. With a demanding day job,…
Read Morehappy birthday to me!
I’m taking a break from the Celebration of Chick Lit Tour to wish myself a happy birthday. Yes, today is my birthday—the anniversary of another revolution around the sun. I took the day off from work today and am going to spend the afternoon being lazy which, in my case, means going for a run…
Read MoreWhy does author Stacey Wiedower adore chick lit? Find out here!
I’m happy to welcome the lovely and talented Stacey Wiedower to the Celebration of Chick Lit Tour. In her post, Stacey digs deep to tell us why she adores chick lit. (And I appreciate the shout-out of my “chick lit with depth” novel, How Do You Know?) Why Do I Adore Chick Lit? You know, in mulling…
Read MoreWelcome Laura Donohue to the Celebration of Chick Lit Tour!
I’m excited to welcome author Laura Donoahue to the Celebration of Chick Lit to tell us why she loves chick lit. Sing it, Sister! (And PS, I have “First Sight” on my Kindle waiting to read 🙂 ) Why I Love Chick Lit One of the reasons I love reading is for the escape! …
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