Yesterday was probably my lowest parenting moment. Allow me to share my guilt and shame with you, then explain why I’m refusing to sweep it into my closet (or under the rug). Disclaimer: This didn't all happen yesterday. I wrote this blog post and then sat on it, ironically, not wanting to share my guilt and shame (lol). Well, here I am now, and it's all in black and white (or perhaps green and apricot for you). May it encourage you to be real. *** Yesterday, I was all set up

Are you thinking about starting a book club or wanting a way to keep book club conversation on track? Here is a list of questions you can use for any book in any book club. Includes a free and handy printable. Now, firstly, if you aren't sure what to expect from a book club, I suggest you start by reading this post: What to Expect From a Book Club. If you're all set on what to expect, then we can dive right in. What is the purpose of your book club? If it's your group's very

Overwhelm is a part of everyday motherhood, right? Here are a list of moments that every mother could probably relate to at some point. I'll just sit in the car for a while... (note the grog shop in the background lol) You go to the toilet more than you need to so that you can spend some time alone. Personal space = Zero It's takeaway night (again). Who needs vegetables. You take deep breaths around sick people After you park in your driveway, you sit in the car for a while t

Yes, we are, but not how you think. Here's how… Now let's get this out of the way straight up: Personally, I do NOT use GENERATIVE AI to WRITE my books. I do not use AI to come up with dialogue or storyline. I do not enter prompts so that AI can generate ideas, help me come up with solutions to plot holes, or write any parts of my stories for me. I do not use AI to take the place of me doing the writing. I show up and use my brain to come up with ideas, characters, ‘beats,’ c

Writing a book looks like this Have you ever wanted to write a book? This post will take you through the common emotional stages of writing a book. Of course, not everyone's emotional stages of writing a book are the same, but here's a glimpse into mine: IDEA - Inspired Come up with an idea - This is exciting! PLANNING - Overwhelmed Struggle with how to make the idea work and worry that you can't do it justice. Begin to plan, but it all feels too big and confusing. Become ove

How did I end up becoming a goth? Why did I dress like that? Why are goths so moody and weird? And how does all of that relate to 'clean' books? Discover the answers to these questions (and some of the biggest questions of all) in this blog post. I recently wrote these words: "I was not raised in a Christian family but felt the pull of the Holy Spirit for as long as I can remember. It began with feelings of reverence for bibles and subjects of faith, which clashed with my got

Do you love to read? Want me to point you in the direction of your next favourite book? Here are 10 reasons why you should add The Silver Sheep to your TBR (To Be Read) list. Family Dysfunction All families are dysfunctional in some ways, aren't they? And who doesn't want to read about families that are even more dysfunctional than your own? When you read about families that are even worse than your crazy, whack fam, then you can feel better about your own, can't you? Therefo

Please do not be rude or unkind to a telemarketer. Don't try to give them reasons why you're not interested. Take this advice from an ex-telemarketer about how to get rid of a telemarketer, then happily go on with your day. Work looked like this I used to be a telemarketer who cold-called people to read them a script that tells them that they "are a recipient of a specially reserved" um, appointment with a person at a gym who is going to try to sell you a membership. The job