Author Archives: JanetVanGorden
Reasons for Writing
On Sunday night of Memorial Day weekend at 8:11 pm I try to gather my thoughts and put this post together. Looking back, the entire month of May has been nothing short of chaotic and stressful. I have dealt with … Continue reading
Chase Your Dream
This past weekend I enjoyed another successful book signing. Each time I attend a signing; I meet someone who, like me, has a passion for writing. This particular day, two women approached me, excited to share their writing journeys. One told me … Continue reading
Let the Fun Begin
Christmas is my most favorite time of the year. I love decorating, planning, and the anticipation of the special moments that make the holiday memorable for my children. One of the biggest memory makers our family enjoys is, yes, Elf … Continue reading
A kind word
While at a book signing, a few days ago, a mother and her young daughter approached my table. The woman said hello, then nudged the preteen girl and said, “Go ahead, you can ask her.” I smiled, and the mother … Continue reading
Book Description 101: 5 Basic Traits
Let me just preface this post with the honest statement; I struggle with the concept of copywriting and how to harness its effectiveness in a book description. Copywriting is the art of persuasion. To promote a product, in this case, … Continue reading
My humble journey
Two years ago, thanks to my husband, I started a journey which has brought me great joy. A lifelong dream of mine, I wrote my first book, which I self-published in August 2013. Originally meant to be my only book, … Continue reading
A need to escape: Giving up control
One morning as I sat down in my usual spot at the kitchen table to study what the day ahead was going to bring, according to my lengthy task list and scraps of paper with meticulous details, it dawned … Continue reading
An Enormous Leap of Faith
When I sat down one morning almost two years ago, I knew I wanted to write a love story. Just one. Now sitting here in the same spot at the kitchen table staring at the keyboard that is missing letters, … Continue reading
Jump Start Your Writing
After a summer of non-writing distractions, a constant stream of activities and time spent with my busy children, I now find myself at the beginning of a new school year faced with a quiet house and empty hours just ripe … Continue reading
Write that book
“If you want to write, you can. Fear stops most people from writing, not lack of talent, whatever that is. Who am I? What right do I have to speak? Who will listen to me if I do? You’re … Continue reading