Whew, today’s post is just barely today at this point because I’ve been off galavanting around with super fun people. …
The Shoot Hit the Fan
Does this look like the face of an Evil Pooping Monster? How could such a villain appear so innocent and …
Hobbies Include: Binge-Watching TV and…
You guys, we’re about halfway through For the Love of Blog month, where I’m rediscovering my love of blogging by …
The Mundane and the Magic
Okay, before I give you today’s installment of my summer short story, we need to talk about mystery girl’s name. …
Back to School Can Back the Freak Off
He pulled in quietly and she crawled into the passenger side and sank down into the seat where no one …
Waterboarded by the God of Fun
Sitting on the edge of the porch, she dialed the numbers on the borrowed cell phone. “Pick up,” she pleaded …
Over-Eager Friend-Making Dragon
When Women Are Scary was first finding its way into the world and I was keenly aware that reviewers were …
Fear sharks! Fear germs! Fear chips!
Fear and relief coursed through her body in equal parts. She silently begged the door to open as she was …
Christmas in July Box o’ Love Giveaway
Making her way up to the house, she stumbled to the door, grabbing the knob before she fell. She took …
We’ve Gone Full Lord of the Flies
Through the trees she could just make out the twinkle of porch lights and she made her way towards them, …
The Sitting Suit: Also a Thing
She heard urgent feet running toward her, and pushing herself up, she made her way across the field into the …
Fun Mom Can Eat It
Suddenly, the car burst into flames and she crawled away, fire licking her shoes. She rolled into the ditch, splashing …
The Family Road Trip: A Rite of Passage
The family road trip. A rite of passage for all kids and parents for as long as we’ve had roads. …
10 Unexpected Things I’ve Discovered About Marriage
Alex and I are celebrating 15 years of marriage today. We were tiny baby people when we started out and …
In Defense of the Smart Phone
Not a day goes by that I don’t see an article online about how smart phones are destroying our children, ruining …
When Mother’s Day Is the Worst Day of the Year
I am a mom. I love moms (even the scary ones) and I love celebrating the crap out of ourselves …
The Stuff About My Kids I Can’t Tell You
Last week I met with a friend and picked her brain for ideas about one of my kids. This morning …
The Unbreakable Evie Dale
I’m not sure what all the cool kids are calling it these days, but you know that thing when one …
Anthem for the People-Pleasing Freakazoids
This morning I woke up with a line from Office Space repeating in my head. “Corporate-accounts-payable-Nina-speaking…JUST a mo-MENT!” I am Nina. I …
What It’s Like to Publish a Book
People keep asking me questions about having a book published, so in an effort to be helpful, I thought I’d …
Do You Want to Be in My Next Book?
I’m working on my second book right now. (Yes, I realize my first one just released. Apparently, I am a …
My New Favorite Cups May Solve Your Family Dinner Woes
You guys, parenting is hard and I’m not super nailing it in the Intentional Moments of Togetherness department with my …
Judgey Eyeballs and We’re Better Together
Today my book baby is born. Scheduled c-section. Midnight, when my book automatically downloaded into all the Kindles. Last night, the …
Fun Interview about Women Are Scary with Courtney DeFeo
This is where I am with my brain. “Fun Interview” is all I could come up with for titles this …
