I did something this morning I seldom do anymore. I attempted to check the newsfeeds as I have been ignoring it for weeks now. I was tired of hearing about who is after Trump this week and how many bombs the US has dropped. All that exercise did was give me a headache and leave me reeling so I stopped reading. I moved to local news. It was all NASCAR stuff because the local racetrack has reopened. Three top headlines were something to do with that. At the very bottom wa

I read somewhere that the first thing you must do in order to grow up is to forgive your parents. I've been thinking a lot about that over the last couple of years. Every time I look at reels on Facebook or Tiktok, I'm seeing posts from parents of adult children who have made a "no further contact" decision. It breaks my heart. Not simply because I am not as close as I would like to be to my own children, but because I wonder how close I came to that decision from time t

True to form, rabbit holes are popping up everywhere this morning. Mistakes to cover, issues with launch team, issues with dogs, issues with wasp nest in tractor, issues with hydraulic fluid levels on tractor...and on and on. The good news is, we avoided getting sprayed by the skunk this morning. Thank the Lord for small miracles. There are no white spaces on my calendar for today, so the Monday mayhem is operating true to form. There is more good news, I am above-ground

Hurry Up and Wait Considering it has become standard operating procedure for Monday mornings to be crappy, everything is going as expected. At least everything I have any control over. The good news is, the Yankee Doodle Daddy manuscript has been uploaded and accepted by Amazon. Yay!! The issue that buried me in Monday morning S.O.P. - Amazon did not accept my cover. Naturally, I have no idea what they are unhappy about, so I emailed my brilliant cover designer to help wi

The excitement is building as Yankee Doodle Daddy prepares to make its debut on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) this week. For authors and readers alike, this release promises a fresh addition to the world of self-published books, showcasing the power of independent publishing platforms. I want you all to know I could never have done this without your knowledge and support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Are you ready for an exciting journey into the world of literature? Leanne BrightCloudman, a talented author known for her captivating storytelling, is launching her latest book, and you are invited to join the celebration! This blog post will guide you through the upcoming book launch events, what to expect, and how to make the most of this literary experience. What to Expect at the Book Launch Events Leanne's book launch events promise to be more than just a simple book sig