Author: jeannemeeks

I write mysteries. I also bike long distances, quilt, backpack, canoe, and play tennis, golf, and pickleball, Now that I've retired, I live a fun-filled life.

Writing is Hard Work

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David Kazzie, the creator of this video got it right. Very funny . . . to hard working writers anyway. I had a few of those naive thoughts in my early years of learning the craft of writing. I've now learned how much I don't know and am willing to take the baby steps needed … Continue reading Writing is Hard Work

First Published Story

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After much prodding by my critique group, I dipped my toe into the publishing world by up-loading a short story (19 pages) to Kindle/Amazon. I’m so thrilled to have a bit of my work out there for people to read. Eternally Yours, Robert is a love story: a mother’s love for her family, a daughter’s … Continue reading First Published Story

Get Paid to Exercise

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The beauty of being a writer is that you get paid for doing what you love to do... well, not much and maybe, but sometimes! Yes, I love to write and some day I'll get paid for my novels and short stories, but I also love to walk in the woods, communing with nature. So, I've … Continue reading Get Paid to Exercise

A Walk in the Woods

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Early June sunshine and pleasant temperatures brought people out to the Hickory Creek forest preserve walking path. Many bicyclists zoomed past and didn’t stop to chat or sample the strawberries just beginning to ripen in the sunny fields. Dog walkers and joggers nodded or smiled, but didn't stop either. Everyone had their their job to … Continue reading A Walk in the Woods

How to Prepare for an Authors’ Panel

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I thought I’d be more nervous and get all tongue tied for my first speaking engagement, but I did okay. Our critique group, Southland Scribes, was invited by Oak Forest’s Acorn Library to speak about our books and the writing process. My first book, Rim to Rim, will launch later this year, so I figured I’d better … Continue reading How to Prepare for an Authors’ Panel