Hello, Again. The Writing Journey's Twist.
By honoring who I am as a writer, I was able to write and rediscover the joy I feel when I write. And I finally wrote the best words in a bo
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Sheryl Steines
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Best Thing I Ever Said...
Screw it...though that's not what I actually said.
Why now?
One, I turned fifty-five, two I spent COVID reassessing my life, my choices,
Sheryl Steines
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Reconnection
I never have a preordained goal for the year. I don’t give the year names or themes. While I do have an overall goal for my life, I...
Sheryl Steines
May 15, 20232 min read
Are You There Judy Blume? It's Me Sheryl.
Are you there God Its me Margaret.
Sheryl Steines
May 7, 20231 min read
A Life of Balance
#writerslife #balance #yoga There's something about yoga. I'm reminded every time I step on my mat. Balance. Creating movement equally on...
Sheryl Steines
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Book Two/Act Two: Too Much Pressure
#writerslife #writing #writersofinstagram My urban fantasy dreams take a back seat as I try to reinvent my writing career. To do it, I...
Sheryl Steines
Mar 29, 20232 min read
Death and Life - Another Year
#writerslife #writing #death #life #motherhood #deathofachild Death She died twenty-four years ago. It doesn't matter why anymore. All...
Sheryl Steines
Mar 19, 20232 min read
A Writing Life
#writerslife #writerscommunity #writingprocess #inmyhead Hi all. It's Sunday night. I didn't think I'd have much to say tonight. It's...
Sheryl Steines
Mar 13, 20232 min read
Confidence is King...Queen
#confidence #writing #writerslife #urbanfantasyauthor #cozymysteryauthor I'm one of the lucky ones. I knew at seven years old, I wanted...
Sheryl Steines
Mar 5, 20232 min read
The Experiences in the Journey
#Experience #Life #Journey #Being #UrbanFantasy #CozyMystery #Dream Our experiences are bits and pieces of our whole journey. Some are...
Sheryl Steines
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Promise to Me
#promises #selfcare #urbanfantasyauthor #cozymysteryauthor #theyearofme I'm a mother, wife, and author. No, I'm an author, mother, and...
Sheryl Steines
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Words: The Pieces and Parts of Writing
Words are everything. And with them you can say so much.
Sheryl Steines
Feb 12, 20232 min read
My Dreams: So Much Bigger
Dreams, Journey, Life
Sheryl Steines
Jan 11, 20232 min read
The Legend of Anaise
This was an important part of the book, Prophecy, that is, until my editor said it was too much of a spoiler. So here for your reading pleas
Sheryl Steines
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Strong Female Characters and Disappointment in the Man Who Created them
I spent the afternoon wallowing in disappointment. I left with a little disappointment floating around my head. It wasn't what I had...
Sheryl Steines
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Raising a Child with Anxiety - It Never Ends
You Don't Just Get Over Anxiety Anxiety isn't just something you can "Get over," or outgrow. It's fear of the unknown, it can create low...
Sheryl Steines
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Top 10 Things I Miss About Being a Stay at Home Mom
I recently got a job. I know, you roll your eyes because you too, work full-time. Well I haven't worked full-time since before my...
Sheryl Steines
Jan 8, 20233 min read
Bring Back Dirk Gently - Quirky, Fun and One of the Best!
Television - My favorite Storytelling Medium This self-proclaimed television junkie fully admits I love the medium. It's easy as it comes...
Sheryl Steines
Jan 7, 20232 min read
Monday Monsters - Aloja Fairies
Okay. It might not be a good title for every creature that I'd like to highlight, because not all of them are monsters. But they are all...
Sheryl Steines
Jan 6, 20233 min read
ASKING HELP FROM OTHERS: Are you an Annie?
Annie Pearce has a problem She keeps going off by herself and doesn't ask for help. Whether it's to follow leads, a suspect or even do...
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