Is free speech dying in America? Learn how censorship impacts everyday citizens, real cases of suppression, and how to protect your First Amendment rights.
-
-
White House Signal Leak Exposes Recklessness in Handling Sensitive Yemen Info
A recent White House signal leak exposed sensitive Yemen intelligence. Learn how this recklessness mirrors past breaches and why it’s a national security risk.
-
The Timeless Beacon of Liberty: Embracing Our Shared Humanity
"Give me your tired, our poor, your huddled masses" What happened and how do we get this back?
-
Why I Miss Country Life: Bonfires, Horses, and the Good Kind of Trouble
There’s something about country life that sticks with you, no matter where life takes you. Lately, I’ve been missing it more than ever. Sometimes, I catch myself wishing my kids could have grown up the way I did—running wild under open skies, staying out all night, and getting into the…
-
Finding My Voice as a Writer: A Journey Toward Meaningful Advocacy
For as long as I can remember, writing has been my sanctuary. It’s where I escape, create, and make sense of the world. But over the years, I’ve struggled to define what kind of writer I want to be. I love writing fiction—crafting worlds, developing characters, and telling stories that…
-
Be an Effective Social Justice Warrior
Discover how to be an effective Social Justice Warrior (SJW) by advocating for equality, amplifying marginalized voices, and creating meaningful change. Learn actionable tips and insights..
-
The Military I Knew: A Reflection
When I was in basic training, the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” marked a historic moment. I remember my battle buddy shouting, “I’m gay!” and the entire company erupting in laughter—not out of malice, but perhaps out of relief, joy, or even disbelief that such a moment had finally…
-
Poshmark for Authors: Not Just for Fashionistas!
While Poshmark is known for fashion, it's expanding into other categories, including books. Here's why authors should consider adding Poshmark to their marketing toolkit:
-
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Writing My First Book
I've been there, done that, and got the coffee-stained manuscript to prove it. Looking back, there are a few things I wish I'd known before diving headfirst into the world of authorship.
-
From Page-Turner to Profit-Turner: Why Authors are Becoming Reselling Pros
Have you noticed your favorite author popping up in your online marketplace feeds? You’re not alone! More and more writers are adding “reseller” to their resumes, and it’s a trend that’s fascinating to watch. But why are wordsmiths swapping manuscripts for vintage finds and thrifted treasures? Let’s dive in! The…
-
Independent Author Update on Getting Book Reviews
It has been a little while since I did a book update on The Great Bandit. To help promote my book, I registered with a few sites, but then discovered that it would cost an arm and a leg. A few copies of the book…
-
The Dog Channel Pissed My Dog Off
Gary, a friend of mine, has a house full of dogs left by his late brother Ronnie, who was also my friend. He’s been living with them for almost a year. It’s unclear what he’ll do with these dogs, and he’s trying to find them homes. However, most of them…
-
Need to Recover Old Blog Post?
Here is something I had not done in a while; I lost my entire blog. As many know, I have Hemiplegic Migraines. These are some of the ugliest migraines a person can have. They affect my entire body and keep me bedridden for days, weeks, and even months. During these…
-
Avoid Filtering and Improve Your Writing
Guest Post by D K ELLIOTT The characters in your novel are the essence of your story, and you want your reader, your customer, to develop an emotional involvement with the characters. You create involvement of the reader when you bring him into the scenes as a participant in the action.…
-
One Gals Journey to Living a Normal Life
As you all know, I have a chronic illness. I got significant news a month ago; they came out with a new medication I hadn’t tried. Yay! My doctors, Diana O’Connor, and Rachel Moore out of Oklahoma City, gave me a sample but said they didn’t have many so this…
-
List of Subordinating Conjunctions
A subordinating conjunction is a group of words connecting each other or a phrase called a conjunction that introduces a dependent clause, joining it to a main clause. Subordinating conjunctions go with dependent clauses used to redefine or change the focal point of a sentence. Now you know what a subordinating…
-
Convert a PDF to an Image File
This tutorial teaches how you can turn a PDF file into an image file. There are plenty of ways you can do this but, one of these methods I teach is free. The other way is by using the pad version of Adobe Acrobat Pro, which allows you to export a…
-
Supplements and Nondrug Treatments for Chronic or Frequent Headaches
My doctor gave me a short list of what I should take since I have Familial Hemiplegic Migraines, and I thought I’d share it with you. These are vitamins to help with our bodies and hopefully keep those debilitating migraines away. Magnesium- take 200 to 400 mg daily. Riboflavin (B2)-…
-
Writing Chapter One
Every writer I’ve met has a mentor they either follow or chat with often. The blogs and sites I read keep me in the loop on what editors like and don’t like. They also keep me informed on what is selling and how readers react to what authors are writing.…
-
Colors and Pattern Master List
Comparisons in a story help create a visual image for readers. If you choose the right comparison, the reader will have an emotional connection with the character while they read. The purpose of this master list is to help you find the right color or pattern to use in your…