Meet Elena Paige, who writes children’s books! She also has a podcast for children’s writers, and is an all-around engaging, fun, and creative person. by Elena Paige I started writing children’s books completely by accident. I was a counseling psychologist and meditation teacher for over 15 years. My son wouldn’tContinue Reading
by Ellen Gillette I was watching a teaching video at church when I got the germ of the idea for my new children’s book, She-Bear in the Beautiful Garden. I don’t remember anything about the speaker or the video except that a reference was made to the Garden of Eden.Continue Reading
by Lauri Ellis Do you, as a writer, wonder if what you do matters? Are you plagued by writer’s block and physical ailments from sitting staring at that screen or writing pad? Do you wonder if you are wasting your time? Ah, you’ve joined the writer’s club! In the movieContinue Reading
by Linda L. Osmundson As a writer, I bloomed late in life. One of my sons said I was coming into my own when my husband Bob’s health knocked us both for a loop and my writing went on hold. His dementia diagnosis—not Alzheimer’s, but another dementia known as ProgressiveContinue Reading
The sedentary nature of working at a desk during the day and then at night writing is a real health trap for me as I get older. I’m a busy person, always up and down the stairs and choosing to walk as much as possible when I’m out, but IContinue Reading
Writing doesn’t seem like a physically taxing job, and compared to lumberjacks or professional athletes, it isn’t, but it is challenging. As a writer, most of your time is spent sitting at a desk or in a coffee shop with a laptop, staring at an artificially lit screen. It wreaksContinue Reading
by Alayne Kay Christian Colleen asked me to be a guest blogger just when I was about to enter into a major life transition. At one time, she suggested that perhaps I could share how I maintained my health during the stress of transition. Believe me, there were plenty ofContinue Reading
by Sally Crum I met Sally at a writer’s gathering in Colorado. She’s written a series of children’s books along with some adult books about the Native Americans who lived in the Western Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico regions. These are educational, but fun—the perfect combination for any reader! HavingContinue Reading
I would say that I am really disciplined keeping a regular exercise regime. I was a dancer so that kind of discipline was instilled early on. I find that classes like Yoga, Pilates, and TRX are better for me then going to the gym. The hardest thing is showing up. OnceContinue Reading
It is difficult to be physically active when writing and this is a challenge for me as I am a very active person. Furthermore, when I write I consume large quantities of gummy bears. I ride intervals on a stationary bicycle five times a week. I walk a lot; thisContinue Reading