Writing
12 Words You Thought Were Synonyms, but Aren’t
The mark of a good writer is precise language, but it’s impossible to keep up with the many definitions and nuance of all the words in the dictionary…
Gift for a Writer
This may be one of my favorite gifts. My niece gave me this “writer’s toolkit” for a Christmas gift last year. If you know of a writer in your…
10 Tips to Feel Happier
From time to time everyone gets a little blue. Whether we’ve had a bad day or work or spilled wine on our favorite shirt, sometimes we need a pick…
Name a Character
I’m in the beginning stages of formulating an idea for my next mystery novel and need your help. I would like you to name one of my characters. Male…
Book Release of Butterfly Premonitions
Guess who has published a new book? Here’s a recap of my fifth mystery book: Premonitions. A missing father. A murdered stepmother. A reopened cold case. Merli Whitshire’s…
These Things Have Names
If you haven’t read an entire dictionary, you may not know these following words and definitions. The space between your eyebrows is called a glabella. The way it smells…
Think Outside the Box
Thinking outside the box is a metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. This phrase often refers to novel or creative thinking. I have a…
Acts of Kindness
Small acts of kindness matter. Whether you are donating socks to people in need or making a friend smile, these gestures make great things happen. How would you like to…
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts are key combinations you can press on your computer’s keyboard to perform a variety of tasks. Because both of your hands can remain on the keyboard…
English Isn’t Easy
The English language is confusing. There is no egg in eggplant, no ham in hamburger, and boxing rings are square. Even words that are spelled the same way sound different…
