How did it get to be September? Moving to a new state sucks so much energy out of you, you lose track of the months. I'm happy to say that my family and I are finally beginning to feel settled in our new home. It's time to turn my attention back to my creative goals. … Continue reading What’s Going On–September 2014
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What’s Going On–May 2014
I've been away from the blog for a while, busy navigating an enormous life change that includes relocating from Atlanta to the Tampa Bay area. Things aren't yet settled, but life marches on despite my need for rest! The next Big Thing on my calendar is a trip to Washington, D.C., on June 1, where … Continue reading What’s Going On–May 2014
What’s Going On – July 2013
I've been on a summer hiatus of sorts since my graduation and the end of my children's school year. I've done the family vacation thing and the hanging-at-the-pool-with-the-kids thing and not a whole lot of anything else until this month. Now I'm honored to be editing submissions for The Lost Daughters Anthology, which is due … Continue reading What’s Going On – July 2013
What’s Going On – April/May 2013
My big news is that I have completed every page, class, defense, and reading required to earn my Master of Arts on May 15. It's been three years of hard work while trying to maintain balance at home, but it's been worth every difficult moment. I'm a better writer and, even more importantly, I've met … Continue reading What’s Going On – April/May 2013
What’s Going On – March, 2013
These first three months of 2013 have just whizzed by for me. Priority number one has been finishing my Capstone thesis, which I'm thrilled to say has been signed off on by both of my advisors. Only the oral defense remains. I'm set to graduate with a Master of Arts in Professional Writing on May … Continue reading What’s Going On – March, 2013
Karen Pickell: Between 