Wherever you are this year, I hope you all have a wonderful Fourth of July holiday filled with good food, lots of fun and fireworks!

Wherever you are this year, I hope you all have a wonderful Fourth of July holiday filled with good food, lots of fun and fireworks!

These final days of summer are the perfect time for writers, artists, and creatives to step back and recharge. There is power in rest, in the beauty of in-between seasons, and how quiet moments can reignite inspiration before the busy fall rush.
Even though the pandemic is over, finding communities is harder than ever. So today I have a special guest on the blog talking all about finding writer communities and retreats on this lonely planet.
Today is the birthday of Scotland’s National Poet Robert Burns. So let’s lift a glass and the man once known as the Ploughman’s Poet.
The connection between gardening and writing is an ancient one. Today I’m writing about how garden journaling can nourish your romance writing practice with mindful prompts, seasonal reflection, and a deeper connection to your creative cycles. I’ve even included a printable with journaling prompts!
Today I’m writing about history of America’s most charming spring tradition—the White House Easter Egg Roll, from its humble beginnings on Capitol Hill to its festive celebration on the South Lawn.
Tonight is the annual tradition of watching Hocus Pocus with family and friends, and this time I’m starting dinner off with a pureed cauliflower soup I hope everyone will love.