Musings from the Author
Broken bones & Gratitude
What are your memories from Thanksgiving? Hmmmm probably a tie for the most memorable – but not because it was very thanksgiving themed…. I broke my collar bone in a freak paddle board mishap a few years ago – Thankful it could have been worse; it could have been my face! The next year my…
You bet your aspen trees
To quote Dr. Seuss – The Lorax “I speak for the trees”. I was mesmerized to see the beautiful aspen trees on a recent visit to New Mexico. The mountains were glowing with the iconic yellow leaves of these amazing trees. Even the slightest breeze caused the leaves to flutter and create what is referred…
when your Creative Battery needs charging – find a waterfall
There is something so simplistic, yet so powerful, to be in nature and truly immerse yourself in your surroundings. Awakening all your senses. The sound of falling water crashing onto the rocks. The smell of the woods and the flowers in bloom. The cool shade from the towering trees above. The vivid colors of green…
Finding magic in the mundane
This morning I was enjoying my coffee on my front porch and who should wander by…what we affectionately call the “yard bunny”, because we used to have a pet bunny. Nothing special about the day. Nothing special about the bunny. Think of how many Children’s books have been written drawing inspiration from this unlikely subject;…
Top Writing Locations: Where to Find Inspiration
where do you like to write?
I double Dog Dare you
Are you a person who has a head full of story ideas? A journal full of story ideas? A Backed up flash drive of manuscripts waiting to be released in the reading Universe? Don’t wait! I double dog dare you to publish. Your ideas and stories are as unique as your fingerprint. Characters, places, plots…
Happy Book Birthday – Boo Boo Queen
Well it wasn’t a typical Monday! I received an email that my book was approved (because specs matter) for publishing on 4/14/2025. WOW! It’s finally here! It’s available on Amazon and will soon be in other outlets! It’s been a journey. The story was inspired by my youngest daughter who was always chasing after her…
Self-Publishing isn’t for sissies
Jack of all trades master of none pretty well sums of the reality of a self published author. If all you had to do was write your book, sometimes that is the easier part. But no, there is a laundry list of things to complete before you get your book out there to the consumer.…
How Ideas are Born
While the idea came to me on a trip of a lifetime to The Netherlands in 2023, the story behind the story really began nearly 23 years prior. But I will save that for another post! Sense of place really is where my ideas are born. I drink in my surroundings, which ignite all my…
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Lynn Van Meter 