Archive - Dream Big

January, fire, joy and sorrow

Jan 10 •

December 2024

Respecting limits, staying on the path, and keeping my wits about me

Dec 6, 2024 •

November 2024

Before and After

What a week. Cake, anyone?

Nov 10, 2024 •

October 2024

In search of setting, characters, and bits of myself

Oct 18, 2024 •

September 2024

Finding solid ground when life shakes things up

Sep 27, 2024 •

August 2024

Struggle is part of the creative process, but it doesn't have to run the show

Aug 2, 2024 •

July 2024

My Writing Algorithm

Create all the content you want, but no one will read a book that isn't written.

Jul 5, 2024 •

June 2024

The Peonies Are Back!

Flower fairies, stepping into summer, and the magic of widening our worlds.

Jun 14, 2024 •

May 2024

Character development, school's almost out, and knowing when to hit the pause button

May 31, 2024 •

Word count, the second half of a novel, and the limits of self-belief

May 17, 2024 •

Reflections on Substack and gratitude for my readers🙏

May 3, 2024 •

April 2024

Midlife nostalgia, playground ghosts, and how writing arrived right on time

Apr 19, 2024 •

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