Writing has always been my preferred creative outlet, followed in close second by photography. I wrote my first book, The World's Smartest Circle, at the tender age of seven. It got checked out of the Woodland Elementary School library quite a few times in its limited release—I wish I still had it.
I have kept a journal ever since I can remember, as a matter of fact, I maintain a collection of blank journals—nineteen to be precise—all blank, you know, in case the urge hits me. My love of journaling led me to start this blog some fourteen years ago as a way of coping with my feelings during my divorce. Eight years of our fourteen together spent in marriage counseling, and he still couldn't communicate on an emotional level with me. His greatest fear was not losing his wife and two small children, no, it was the fear of "being broke." I hope he's happy with his money.
Lots of past traumas and emotions were dredged up for me during that time, which led to the writing of, Beaten In Love, my memoir about surviving domestic violence. It is not a book for everyone. It's graphic and raw with mature themes throughout. It is a book about mistakes, red flags and the hopelessness I felt feeling trapped in an abusive cycle. Written thirteen years ago and then shelved because of too many reasons to get into, it just celebrated its two year anniversary of being published. I'm still proud of that accomplishment in so many ways.
Tired of writing about my depression, financial struggles, anxiety and the state of the world (who isn't having problems these days), I decided to change my life for the better, starting with the way I eat. Since January of this year, I have lost nearly forty pounds by becoming a vegetarian, and cutting sugar and processed foods from my diet. My spiritual journey has fast tracked beyond anything I can adequately describe. I am truly at peace. To that end—it feels like taking ten steps back, to try and write about my past now, for which I am grateful. There is so much beauty, Love and Life ahead for me, starting with the whole point of this blog...
I'm writing children's picture books!! I just published my first, with more to come! As a stay at home (and then single) mom, former Pre-K TA and writer, I wanted to create a fun and simple, happy little picture book—one I imagined my own kids would want to hear and read again and again—so I did. I give you, I Have A Little Mean Dog. Paperback will read better as a picture book, obviously, but it's also available as an ebook for Kindle or tablets. I hope you will take a look and be sure to leave feedback on Amazon or Goodreads. This feels so right in the next chapter of my Life. I hope you will join me!!
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