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confessions: a few of my favorite things

January 25, 2013 confessions, Writing

Though I’m a bit of a blog addict, there are several blogs out there that I regularly recommend for various reasons. Here is a collection of them and who might be interested in said blogs: For leadership/productivity:     Michael Hyatt   For general life perspectives:      Storyline Blog – Don Miller & Friends   For a satirical look at Christian living:     Stuff Christians Like    For a laugh:        The Oatmeal (caution: does contain language and material some might find offensive. Not for the faint of heart.)    For Social Media/Marketing advice:              Social Media Examiner   What are...

a time of transition, change and growth

December 18, 2012 confessions, Horses, Writing

Dearest blog readers, Back in October, I confessed I needed a break from blogging and time to refocus on what I needed to do with this website and my writing career. Since then, I participated in NaNoWriMo (writing 50,000 words in 30 days) and completed that monstrous task. I’ve also refocused and redesigned nicolemillerbooks.com. There is still much work to be done. I’m switching over my email subscriber system, and pre-apologize for any technical glitches. That just comes with the territory. There will be new pages, new reference links and a whole new focus on the power of horses on humans. Beginning in January, I’ll begin blogging daily about my “confessions” —...

Breaking the Rules: Blogging Hiatus

October 10, 2012 Photography, Writing

This post has nothing to do with a flower. But it’s pretty to look at, right? As an aspiring author, I’m a student of marketing, self-promotion, tribe-building and everything in between. I’m seeking the “right” way to launch my career and I’ve been doing so for nearly four solid years. I don’t really have anything figured out yet. In truth, I don’t think anyone really does. If they claim to, they’re mis-phrasing it. They’ve found what works for them, not what will necessarily will work for all. I don’t mean to sound cynical. I’m not. I’m just taking a step back and looking at all that I have done and...