The first Tuesday of each month, I’m sharing an update on my writing projects so you get a sense of what is going on. It will include any funny bits that happened along the way too. And I’m aware it’s FRIDAY as I write this. Better late than never, right? I always say it’s not about perfection, and I’m DEFINITELY imperfect! I’ll shot for the right day next month. And have I mentioned lately that I SUCK at time? Here are my updates. Read More  Read More

March is Save Your Vision Month.  Lions Clubs around the world are well known for providing assistance to those needing eyeglasses, eye surgeries, recycling of used glasses, Leader Dogs, and much more, for over 75 years. In order to support vision programs in the community, each year, the Lions Club of Kimberling City, Missouri, hosts a Chili Supper Fundraiser. Club members prepare and donate scrumptious vats of homemade chili and a host of decadent desserts. All proceeds go straight back into the community. The club supports numerous charities, such as food banks, a scholarship, recycling,... Read More

Important NOTE: This post originally came out December 20 of 20165. It is updated to reflect a publishing change. AWOC Books closed its doors, and my co-author and I just released the book on I’ll Push You Steer: The Definitive Guide to Stumbling through Life with Blinders On on Kindle. People around the world are celebrating miracles at this time of year, which is December, in case you read this some months in the future. Jews celebrate the miracle of the oil, Hindus the miracle of light, and Christians the miracle of the savior’s birth, just to mention a few. I was thinking about... Read More

It’s so exciting to have a gathering of local authors with their books – to meet them in person, and maybe do some shopping! I’m elated to be involved with the Meet the Authors Festival at Kimberling Area Library Sat. Feb. 4 9:30-1. I’m a backup speaker in case someone cancels, but for sure you can meet me and maybe even get a book or 2…or 3…from me or any of the other authors. I’ll have books and cards there, plus a chance to win a fun prize. You can download the PDF and read about all the authors here. I can hardly wait to meet you! Follow your B.L.I.S.S. Ronda... Read More

People keep asking me for the tricks I use to get so much done. A literary agent recently asked little ol’ me for advice on how to streamline her social media. An author asked how I get so much done. Another asked, “You are everywhere all the time. Do you sleep?” Thank you all, because you gave me the inspiration to write 101 Tricks and Hacks for Writers. I’m working on the book right now, and I need YOUR help. Please Tell me where you struggle so I can share the trick or hack that will make your life easier. As a Writer, Where do you struggle? Exasperating Editing? Pesky... Read More

Meet 40 Authors & Hear 11 Speakers at Meet the Author Day in Kimberling City on Feb. 6. 9:30 AM – 2 PM Event is FREE & open to the public Whatever you read you’ll find an author you’ll want to meet at this Southwest Missouri event at Kimberling Area Library in Kimberling City Missouri. For those of you who know me I’ll be there, but I don’t have a table. I’ll be at the special drawing table with a gift basket to give away. Here is a video showing last year’s event:  Kimberling City, MO. – Meet 40 regional authors and hear from eleven speakers... Read More