Author Archive: tkrimms

A Clean Space to Write

Creative people are messy. I’ve heard this more times than I can count. I’ve seen posts on FB and memes on Instagram stating if you’re house is clean, you’re not enjoying life. I’m here to tell you this is not…
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The Benefits of Facebook Groups

A couple years ago I started a Facebook group called A Hodgepodge of Sagging Bottoms. I can’t take credit for the name; that clever quip for our backsides is thanks to my friend Rebecca (who isn’t on FB anymore). The…
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My 2016 Commitment to Myself

As the clock strikes midnight and you share a kiss with someone you love and possibly some champagne, you vow to make 2016 the best year ever. We all do. It’s the way it works. Every year is resolution time….
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5, 4, 3, 2, zzzzzz

It’s another Open Book Blog Hop day and today we’re discussing New Year’s Eve plans! Years ago, New Year’s Eve typically consisted of playing board games until midnight. Sometimes we would turn on the shows and wait for the countdown…
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A Busy Holiday … and a Cover Reveal!

Ah, the holidays. I’ll sum up the holidays in one word – busy. We had three nonstop days of family visits and presents and each night I could barely keep my eyes open. Santa was great to me this year…
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My Favorite Holiday Song

Today on the Open Book Blog Hop we’re discussing holiday songs! Every year I hear the same argument in November — when is the earliest radio stations should play holiday music? I honestly would listen to it all year long….
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Winter Pastimes

Even though this week is about pastimes, I want to share one of my favorite traditions for the holidays. Back in the “olden days” when I was a kid (I know it wasn’t *that* long ago!), my parents would pack…
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Why I Hope Dec. 15th is My Lucky Day

On November 21st I wrote “THE END” on my National Novel Writing Month 2015 project. This novel is one I’ve had on my mind for at least a year and I can’t believe I’m done! I’m anxious to dive into…
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Happy Thanksgiving and a Little Teaser

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. I want to quickly thank my readers and wish you all a great holiday. I’ll be at my mom’s house for some turkey and family time. In the evening, my husband will be…
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