Note: To help spread the word about my business, Beetle Books, I have started leaving free copies of my second book, “Willful Evolution,” in Little Free Libraries across New England, and I would love
Inspiration
Learning the Big Story of Little Free Libraries
My first memory of discovering a Little Free Library dates back to 2011.
Old book still has relevant lessons
When I was in sixth grade, my paternal grandmother passed away and left me her typewriter. I’d already been writing little stories in the notebook she’d given me when I was six—about my brothers, my
“Willful Evolution” Now Available on Janice Beetle Books
How do you come back and thrive after your husband dies four days after you are laid off from a job that was supporting your family?
Weaving in the Gemstones
Writing a memoir is like painting a landscape or sculpting a jewel-studded necklace. Each work of art starts as a vision, an idea; then, it evolves into a sketch, and slowly, something real and
Bug Byte: Our Family Creates Memorial Scholarship
Note: Bug Bytes are simple snippets, quick thoughts. Thanks for reading. As I mentioned recently in a blog about a new book that is a fundraiser, I have a giving spirit. This fall, with the sale of
The Evolution of a Book Name and Cover Design
As I considered a name for my first book, I went through a process that was methodical but not very productive in terms of getting me to a name I loved.
How I Accidentally Found a Way to Help Parents and Children
I’ve always been a big believer in the idea that things happen for a reason. And if we are tapped into our hearts and paying attention, we can pair what we’re noticing with our own intuition and take
Time Out for a Tale about Personal Growth
This is the first blog in a series that will play out over time. I told you that this week I would tell you more about the book I wrote with Peter Cichon, Flight of Integrity. Turns out, I lied
More Signs—and Insights Too
The universe sent me another sign. Via Craig Fear again. And again, in the form of a book. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield was a Christmas gift from Craig. I packed it for a three-week