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Caregiving & Care-living: Part Two

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Discusses the teamwork needed between caregivers and loved ones

Caregiving & Care-living: Part One

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Discusses the adjustments entailed with needing a caregiver

The Ultimate Rooting Section

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Highlights lessons learned from strong root systems of a tree

Defining a Decade: The Cover Conundrum

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Highlights an unexpected setback involving a book cover

“Undeveloped Memories”: Turning Negatives into Hope

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A peek into my new book

Character Spotlight: Reed Carmichael

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Introduces another protagonist from "Undeveloped Memories"

Character Spotlight: Lorelei Carmichael

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Introduces the protagonist in "Undeveloped Memories"

Setting Spotlight: Alaska

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Highlights the backdrop of my new novel

A Palatable Podcast

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Previews my latest Mysteries to Die For podcast episode

Defining a Decade: The First EDITion

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Discusses my first professional editing experience

Confidence & Humility: Opposites or Complements?

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Explores the links between confidence and humility

On the Flip Side…There’s Another Flip Side

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Highlights the power of looking at the bright side

Defining a Decade: The Big Splash

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Recounts my first publication deal

How To Make the Most Matter

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Highlights how to make the best of limited abilities

Your Next Big Break or Your Gateway to Broke?

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Highlights how to debate whether a business venture is right for you

Is Observation the Best Education?

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Debates how much our observations should affect our choices

Defining a Decade: The Unexpected Climb

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Highlights facing a cancer diagnosis in your family

The Emotion Commotion

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Discusses the value of identifying which emotions are controlling you

Is Similarity Stylish?

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Debates how far writers should go to aim for originality across their works

The Ultimate Fact-Check

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Explores the need to have an honest view of yourself

Defining a Decade: The Path to Publication

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Shares my debates about traditional publishing vs self-publishing

Happiness: Just an Inside Job?

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Discusses the link between happiness and socialization

The Positives of Picturing Reality

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Explores how to find contentment despite limitations

Rewrite? Say that Again (and Again)?

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Highlights the value of revising your work even years later

Taking a Stand without Standing at All

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Illustrates how handicapped people can still contribute to others' lives

Never Ever After~Part Two

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Discusses how we can view once-in-a-lifetime experiences

Never Ever After~Part One

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Discusses how we can view once-in-a-lifetime experiences

“Undercover Babymoon” Release: A Vacation for the Imagination

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The Behind the Pages scoop on my new mystery novel

Character Spotlight: Stewart & Tula Hawkins

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Introduces another couple from "Undercover Babymoon"

Character Spotlight: Griffin & Janine Garrets

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Introduces two new characters in "Undercover Babymoon"

Character Spotlight: The Avery Family

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Reacquaints readers with the main characters of The Unde(a)feated Detective Series and "Undercover Babymoon"

Scams—The Part of Writing You Don’t See Coming Act Two

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UPDATED Shares scams I've run across while pursuing a career in writing and how to recognize them

The Expectations of Explanations

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Discusses a balanced way to view explanations as both the giver and recipient

The Balancing Act of Believability and Originality

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Debates the lengths writers should go to in avoiding cliches

Behind the “Marco! Mayhem!” Podcast

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Discusses my new contribution to TG Wolff'S Mysteries to Die For podcast

Turn Your Reeling into Healing

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What our recovery from physical wounds teaches us about emotional ones

The Research Masquerade

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Tips on blending your real-life research with a fictional plot

When Enough Becomes Too Much

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Discusses how to cope and what to consider when reaching your breaking point

Guilt: The Great Unifier or Divider?

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Debates the pros and cons of guilt

The Blind Truth

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Debates if it's better to stay hidden in the shadows or let others see the real you

Behind the Television Appearance

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Shares what led up to my television debut

Scrambling Up a Series

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The origin story of my mystery series

Can One Appraise Future Values?

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Explores how we can assess the cost of our decisions

Getting Real about Relatability

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Shares a tip storytellers can learn from a beloved studio

The Link between Adaptability and Achievability

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Highlights how we can adapt to changes, especially as adults

Defining a Decade: The Revolving Release

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Highlights my first book release

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