My New Year’s Tradition I’ve been picking a word each year, something that I think I’m supposed to learn. Usually, it means something different than I thought it would. Last year’s word, meant to me that I should do more of it: “Create” but it also meant I needed some re-creating of my heart and mind. There…
Author: Cindy Thomson
Which Story Are You Telling This Christmas?
Truth I’m reading a book right now (listening to it, actually) titled The Truth According to Us. This post has nothing to do with that novel, however. Just the title. It intrigues me. From what I’ve observed, we may uphold truth, but only the truth as we understand it. And when you think about it,…
When Feeling Thankful is Hard
What the World Needs Now Sure, the world needs love, but seriously what the world needs now is more people with grateful attitudes. I’m afraid we’ve become complainers, at least in this country. I’m challenging myself to look for the good no matter what. I’ve faced some tough situations, and am currently facing some, but…
5 Reasons Not to be Envious of a Writer
1. Writers Get to Work at Home Sounds great, right? Usually it is, but…when you forget how to put on makeup or what it feels like to wear shoes, you begin to feel like you are no longer a member of the human race. 2. Writers Can’t Say Words Sometimes, it’s true. A writer is…
The Pursuit
The Journey of a Book Writing is a definitely a creative pursuit, but it’s not all about creating an entertaining read, although it is that. It’s about a journey, a process, a growing and ever-changing trek through the publishing wilderness. And believe me, it is wild out there. I have talked before about my seven…
The Leafy Office
Working From Home Conundrum It’s great working from home for many reasons. One downside is that it’s easy to get distracted when you aren’t punching a clock. When it’s May, and the weather is gorgeous, I’m sometimes wandering around the yard–not taking up projects like pulling weeds, because, I’m supposed to be working. You might…
Win a Free Book!
I recently posted this on my Facebook page: NEW: Enter to win your choice of one of my #books. Leave a review (of any one of my books) on Amazon.com between now and May 31 and send me the link. Must send link to be entered. Facebook is not afflilated with this giveaway. Drawing will be held June…
Book Cover Reveal!
The Roots of Irish Wisdom: Learning From Ancient Voices The updated, revised edition of Celtic Wisdom: Treasures From Ireland is ready! What’s New This is a paperback edition. What’s new is a bit more added information and my own black & white photographs from my trips to Ireland. Much of the book is the same…
Coming Soon: New Books!
Here’s what is coming soon from me: In a few short weeks I will have the reprinted, revised, updated non-fiction book titled The Roots of Irish Wisdom: Learning From Ancient Voices. It’s a newer version of my book Celtic Wisdom, but in paperback with some new material and new black and white photographs. I think…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
From the man himself: I cannot keep silent, nor would it be proper, so many favors and graces has the Lord deigned to bestow on me in the land of my captivity. For after chastisement from God, and recognizing him, our way to repay him is to exalt him and confess his wonders before every…