Dear Younger Self, I know that you often worry about your writing skills and how they will develop over time. I want to assure you that with each new book you write, your skills will improve and continually develop. It’s a natural progression that will allow you to find your rhythm, method, and voice. When…
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READ IN SEQUENCE OR OUT OF ORDER?
The Mischief series can be read in sequence or as stand-alone books because each story within the series is self-contained and focuses on a specific adventure or challenge faced by Lilly, Boris, and Jack. While there is an overarching storyline and character development throughout the series, each book can be enjoyed independently without prior knowledge…
Finding Time To Write
Finding time to write as a parent can be challenging, but with some planning and prioritization, it is possible. Here are some tips to help you carve out time for writing: 1. Establish a writing routine: Set aside a specific time each day or week dedicated solely to writing. It could be early mornings, during…
Famous Authors
Some of the most famous authors of all time include William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, George Orwell, J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rawlings, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Toni Morrison, Virginia Woolf, Emily Dickerson, Edgar Allan Poe and Harper Lee. These authors have made significant contributions to literature…
Excerpt: Mischief in the Mushroom Patch – the first book of The Mischief Series
Lilly knelt down in the middle of the daisy patch and carefully placed the basket beside her. She ran her hand over the daisies as she wondered which one to pick. Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted the perfect one. Gently she snapped the stalk and laid the beautiful daisy carefully in…
Do YOU feel NORMAL yet?
We are three and half months into the new year, 2021, and things are just now starting to feel normal around here, at least to me, anyway. It seems as if we’ve been in a holding pattern for over a year here at PRPP, and in reality, we have. We took drastic strategic steps to…
A Selfless Act
There is no question that this virus, COVID19, has affected everyone. Excluding those that have lost a loved one, our 2020 graduates were hit hard—robbed of their regular celebratory prom and graduation events. Many schools are putting together outside graduation commences so their seniors can walk in their cap and gowns and receive their diplomas….
Unpredictable Times
I think it’s safe to say everyone’s life as changed since COVID19. From family gatherings, shopping for the household, attending work or school, to a regular doctor’s visit, they’re now unrecognizable. Empty shelves, masks, no family gatherings, everyone’s lives have been turned upside down. It’s hard to imagine that in our lifetime, we’d be experiencing…
Writing Dilemmas!
As most authors know, if we’re not sitting down and writing, our minds continually race with changes that need to be made to current projects or ideas for possible new work(s) that turn into potential books. I am no exception to this restless train of thought process that consumes writers. As usual, continually fighting with…
Lessons By Lilly
⚠️ If you’re like me – you might need a tissue ⚠️ I can’t remember a time in my life where a dog, if not two, weren’t part of our family. Between dogs of my own, dogs bought for the kids, dogs the kids brought home, I’ve owned lap dogs, large dogs, purebreds, mutts, lost…