Walking Away

Walking Away

In life, disagreements are guaranteed to occur; these cannot be avoided. We face disagreements with spouses, family, friends, co-workers, and those around us. At times, a simple trip to the grocery store can turn into a disagreement when someone takes the parking spot...
Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor

I remember the day I received the email from the Redbud Writers Guild telling me my application for membership had been approved. That was exactly 6 years ago. I had been encouraged to apply by my friend Judy, who believed in me more than I believed in me. Judy is...
Jump into the Deep End

Jump into the Deep End

After joining the Redbud Writers Guild a few years ago, I was like the girl who finally received an invitation to the popular, pretty girl’s birthday party—excited and thrilled to be included but wondering if I truly belonged.  So, I stayed on the periphery, observing...
An Affirmation of Calling

An Affirmation of Calling

I sat thousands of miles away from my family. I hadn’t written in months. Even when I found time to attempt to type my thoughts, the white screen mocked me. It wasn’t that I had lost the desire to write, but the demands of my job, two young kids, husband, neighbors,...
My Retreat Resound

My Retreat Resound

I want to say something really brief. It’s really intimidating. I’m not married, I don’t have kids, I do have a job!—But all these ladies in our guild—128 of them in fact, they’re married, have kids, have jobs, are published, and doing all this stuff—as a Mom, and a...

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