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Today I’ll be attending the Mountain Valley Writers Conference in Guntersville, Alabama. My presentation will cover the subject of making money with writing. The topic is so broad but I hope to cover enough to give those attending new ideas and tools to leave with… [read more]
Come join me today! I’m guest posting for Go Teen Writers. Stuck on a character or plot? Get to know them better and learn how to move your story forward! How to Interview Your Characters Like a Pro, a guest post by Cindy M. Jones
BE BOLD The red and white polka-dot bikini probably wasn’t the best choice, especially since I was an overweight twelve year old. I thought the red ribbons in my pigtails were cute. Aren’t we supposed to have color coordinating accessories? I was dead wrong. I… [read more]
If you’re like me, you’ve put off doing your taxes. Today I want to introduce Linda Jones of Taykoff.com a site dedicated to helping new businesses get started with easy to follow step-by-step guidance. She’s sharing tips to help with this year’s tax season, which is… [read more]
The Witch The door creaked as it turned on it’s hinges. A cloud filled the entry like the fog that creeps over the red dirt roads at dusk. My skin crawled, the hair on the back of my neck stood straight. “Come on in,” she… [read more]
Today’s post is by my good friend, Rachel. Be courageous, believe something excellent is coming your way and that you can be powerful – right where you are. This is practical faith… start where you are, use what you have and do what you can,… [read more]
Blogging can increase your writing skills, build confidence, provide focus, develop consistency, and connect like-minded individuals.
Why I love Thanksgiving… Time with Family Good Food Making New Memories Celebrating Old Traditions Remembering All of 2015’s Blessings & Looking Forward to the Many Blessings Ahead. Wishing You the Same. Cindy M. Jones ~ Stories for Readers, Tips for Writers
Coming up with ideas for a novel, magazine article, blog posts and something as simple as a Facebook post can be difficult at times. Here are a few suggestions on each. NOVELS/SHORT STORIES: Personal events (Hurricane Patricia and severe flooding) Events you have witnessed (Your… [read more]
[bctt tweet=”Finding your niche is important. As a writer, there’s so many avenues.” username=”ceajones”] But try explaining that to a non-writer. They believe that if you are a writer, every opportunity to write is a dream come true, right? Wrong. It’s taken me a… [read more]
Fall is my favorite time of the year along the Alabama Gulf Coast. This week we will celebrate the National Annual Shrimp Festival for four days. There will be music, arts & crafts, fine arts, a retail market, a children’s village, an outdoor village, a… [read more]
Have you ever just dropped off the radar, gone into hiding, shrunk back into your shell? I have. The three D’s can do that to you: Depression, Disappointment, Discord. Depression can grow from; sickness, loss, or betrayal. Which often leads to the next two D’s…. [read more]
Working, running errands, picking up the kids, blah,blah, blah. You get me. Never ending, going ninety-to-nothing. And then you have to cook. Many may find this post offensive because it’s not organic, it’s not free of gluten, it’s not sugar or fat or… [read more]
Photo Courtesy of Diane Davis Photography. Don’t leave the beach without your picture perfect family memory. Click here for more information. My blog has taken a back seat to my new job for almost 6 months. But when a great freelance job comes around… [read more]
Natalie was a new mom and finding her new role a bit lonely at times. She left the job she was great at, didn’t have extra money for baby sitters, she felt stuck at home, and alone. By the time her husband… [read more]
Who annoys you? Veiled Chameleon, Walknboston/Flickr Creative Commons Is it a family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, or employer? Have you found yourself rolling your eyes, avoiding people, talking about them behind their back, even venting on social media? It’s easy to get… [read more]
Recently I’ve joined an online Bible Study, www.MoreToBe.com. It’s been such an eye-opening experience. The study is actually about becoming a mentor, see Elisa Pulliam’s book, Impact my Life: Biblical Mentoring Simplified. This week we have been looking at excuses. Excuses of why we as… [read more]
This week has been particularly tough. Things at home, things with kids, things with work, things with finances, everywhere I turn… PROBLEMS, TROUBLES, FRUSTRATIONS, ANXIETY, FEELING LIKE A FAILURE, FEELING HELPLESS. After several confrontations, I was feeling a little gun shy, you know, wanting to… [read more]
Memphis reminds me of Birmingham… lots of traffic and lots of great restaurants. This last weekend my husband, Bryan, and I made an emergency trip to Memphis. It was one of those love/hate, excited/dreading, I can’t wait to go/I can’t believe we’re going kind-of… [read more]
1. Put the past behind you and look with hopeful anticipation that 2015 is going to be great. You can’t change the past but you can sure learn from it. 2. Love those around you and determine to be a blessing to as many… [read more]
