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Middle-Aged Sass
Middle age is amazing. Being tired is amazing. Not caring is amazing. Bear with me for a few minutes as I explain because I’m certainly not talking about the constant new aches and pains my body insists on discovering. Most days, I can’t tell if I’ve injured myself or if this is just how I am now. I’m talking about the level of I don’t give a rat’s ass only crossing the threshold into middle age can give you. I published my first book eight years ago, and in the time since, I’ve published three more. My sales aren’t great—not because the books aren’t good; my reviews are positive—but because…
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Social Media Faux Pas
Social media can be many things depending on your perspective and your mood. Sometimes it’s funny and entertaining, sometimes it’s annoying and overwhelming. It can be a great way to stay in touch with friends and family near and far, even an effective networking and marketing tool. I could sit here all day extolling the virtues and pitfalls of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat, but that would be boring. Instead, I’m going to examine the lighter, more ridiculous side of the social media coin. I will be the first to admit that I am guilty of at least a few of the indiscretions I am about to ridicule. I won’t…