by KallieRoss | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog, Inspiration, Kallie Ross, Motivation, Normal Is Boring, Writing
A few of my close friends choose a word annually to help them focus, a kind of loose resolution. The words are encouraging, challenging, and/or empowering. Selecting a word can influence your attitude towards your career, hobbies, family, and more. I’ve decided...
by KallieRoss | Apr 22, 2017 | Blog, Inspiration, Motivation, Writing
After running what felt like a marathon, I’ve finished my latest rough draft. The words poured out of me for three months like sweat. And, Friday evening I brought the first novel, in a three-book series, to a satisfying close. A few days before my personal...
by KallieRoss | Feb 20, 2017 | Blog, Inspiration, Motivation, Normal Is Boring
If you didn’t know, I’m working on a new book and it has me seeing myself in a new way. Whether I’m checking myself out in the mirror or doing some soul searching in preparation for next week, clarity has always been an issue for me. It’s...
by KallieRoss | Jul 15, 2016 | #LoveWriteCreate, Blog, Motivation, Writing
I’m not even going to try to use horseback riding metaphors in an attempt to paint a picture of me constantly being bucked off my calendar when it comes to writing. But, I will point out that recently writing has mirrored the struggle of keeping my shoes tied....
by KallieRoss | Jan 14, 2016 | Blog, Motivation, Normal Is Boring, Writing
I’ve been all talk these first few weeks of 2016. I was hoping the motivational jargon coming out of my mouth would inspire written words. Alas, I’ve only allowed myself to be distracted and aloof. I’m ’bout to get my rear in gear, and...