The Best of 2017 – Why We Don’t Say “Chicken” At Home

We haven’t been saying the word “chicken” at home for a while now, in favor of the word “fish”, so fish burger, roasted fish, fried fish…you get what I mean. But how did this madness begin? When did we get to the point where “chicken” was banned? I’ve got a 3 year old son who…

The Best of 2017 – Writing Mistakes Newbie Bloggers Make

We all make mistakes and the good thing is that we always have time to go back and improve on our skills. These mistakes are usually made by new or newer bloggers and writers, but some of these can be made by experienced bloggers as well. Let’s take a closer look at these common mistakes…

The Best of 2017 – 10 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Maya Angelou

Marguerite Annie Johnson or Maya Angelou was born on the 4th of April 1928 in St. Louis Missouri. She was a poet, memoirist, author, actress, dancer and civil rights activist. Maya’s work includes seven autobiographies, three books of essays, multiple poetry books, movies, plays and TV shows. Her autobiography I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings was the…

The Best of 2017 – 31 Ways To Fall In Love With Writing Again

I’m guilty of falling out of love with myself and my writing. I know I’m my harshest critic and the slightest issue can have me feeling a bit unhinged. I just take it that these personality traits are what makes me a creative. I know I feel upset and angry when I’m not creating. It’s…

The Best of 2017 – 100 Get To Know Me Tag Questions Answered

Hi There!   I posted 100 Questions For Your Get To Know Me Tag a little while ago so check it out. We might have lots in common… Are you a morning or night person? Night person. Are you afraid of the dark? No. Are you an extrovert or introvert? Introvert. Are you double jointed? Not at…

The Best of 2017 – 20 Sensational Social Media Tips For Bloggers

Social media is an excellent platform for building an audience and drive traffic to your blog. Every blogger should use Twitter, Facebook, Stumble Upon and Pinterest to gain new readers and engage with old ones. These platforms can be intimidating especially if you aren’t tech savvy so here are twenty tips for social media success:…

The Best of 2017 – 10 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Kathleen Ruston or Audrey Hepburn was born on the 4th of May 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She was a well-known British actress, model, dancer, fashion icon and humanitarian. Audrey was known for her roles in Gigi, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, My Fair Ladyand Funny Face. She was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador of Unicef in the 1950s. Audrey…

The Best of 2017 – Using the SPIRAL Method To Edit Your Writing

Hello and welcome to another Best of 2017 post. You may remember this popular little post from September 2017. If you don't, please take a second to check it out and let me know what you think. I use a quick method to edit my blog posts and my book called the SPIRAL method. I’d…

The Best of 2017 – Romance Writing Cheat Sheet For Beginners

Hey there for the second time in 2018. I hope your day is going great so far and that you're relaxing right now. I'll be continuing with my series from 2017, because I'm taking a vacation. I know you enjoyed this one last year and I'm hoping it gets the same reception. Here's my romance…