Archive - Pretend You're Good At It

Home From a Writing Retreat with Renewed Creative Energy!

Plus: How the experience prompted a shift in how I talk about my book.

Apr 17 •

My Career as a Drummer Was Over Before It Began

Guest writer Kevin Alexander grew up wanting to be “the music guy." He is, but not in the way he expected.

Apr 10 •

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Kevin Alexander

I Didn't Hit My Writing Goal, but I Have So Much to be Proud Of

I'm back at Write Doe Bay for a writing workshop retreat.

Apr 6 •

March 2024

Manifesting My Future Book Cover

Does it matter if I haven't written it yet?

Mar 27 •

For the Love of God, Don’t Call Me a Good Mom

Guest writer, Melanie, shares about parenting through trauma.

Mar 20 •

Celebrating: We Now Have a 21 Year Old!

Plus: Share what *you're* celebrating in the comments.

Mar 14 •

That Time My Three-Year-Old Dropped the F-Bomb In Front of My Mom

Read an excerpt from somewhere in my parenting memoir. Who knows where it will end up.

Mar 6 •

February 2024

Dining With Strangers

Plus my excitement for Dune, the book and movie.

Feb 29 •

Sinner's Prayers, Alter Calls, and Animal Sacrifices

Read an excerpt from my parenting memoir's faith chapter

Feb 22 •

Quotes That Inspire Me

Take a peek inside my journals.

Feb 14 •

A {Good News} Cancer Update and a {Bad News} Life Update

2024 looked at 2023 and said, “Hold my beer.”

Feb 11 •

Until Death Do Us Part (And To the Death It Will Be)

Pretend You’re Good At Fighting

Feb 7 •

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