Micki BareMar 301 minUnder the rainbow on the beachThe following is from my September 17, 2021 Facebook author page post: This evening I took a walk on the beach. The sun was setting. I...
Micki BareJan 292 minQuirky, Hippie MG AuthorWe wear many hats in our lives. My collection includes mother, wife, aunt, daughter, caregiver, marketing director, mentor, friend, and...
Micki BareJan 92 minThe Voice OverMy mom is a ham. She's sociable, funny, and dramatic. Could she have been an actor? After her recent stint in the recording booth, I...
Micki BareOct 30, 20213 minImpromptu Editorial MeetingSometimes things are just meant to be. Meeting my editor fits perfectly in the meant-to-be category, even if it happened because my...
Micki BareOct 26, 20212 minThe Book Trailer ShootMarketing is, for most authors, the most difficult part of the job. Honestly, the first time a query required a marketing plan be...
Micki BareSep 25, 20213 minThe new beach chairWhenever I have the opportunity, I head to the coast. Whether for a weekend, a week, or just the day, my soul craves time on the sand at...
Micki BareAug 31, 20212 minSacrificing produce for "The Dream"I've submitted the manuscript for my first book to my publisher. I'm working on bolstering my author platforms ahead of its release in...
Micki BareAug 15, 20212 minThe JournalAs a writer, I have many notebooks and journals, scraps of paper, and notepads of assorted sizes filled with thoughts, ideas, and...
Micki BareAug 9, 20213 minBehind the AnnouncementIt was gloriously nerve-wracking and surreal to create and post my Big Announcement video. Surrounded by my family, I signed and...
Micki BareJul 31, 20212 minThe ExclusiveOn my journey to secure literary representation so that I may realize my dreams of becoming a traditionally published writer, I shied...
Micki BareMay 13, 20213 minTips for connecting with young readersThe publisher of my Thurston T. Turtle books recently asked me to present during an online event. Of course, I jumped at the chance to...
Micki BareMay 9, 20212 minMother's Day float postponedEvery year since we installed the pool, I've celebrated Mother's Day by floating on the crystal clear water in a floatie chair. Whether...
Micki BareApr 20, 20213 minSuper special stickI’d like to introduce you to a super special stick. For months, this particular stick lived among many other sticks as well as leaves,...
Micki BareApr 1, 20213 minGreat day for a bicycle rideIf you read my newsletters, you know I bought myself a bicycle. It's a rose gold cruiser with a basket, saddlebags, a water holder, and a...
Micki BareDec 30, 20203 minBoomerang home gymIn olden times, when I was on the brink of adulthood, parents like mine went through what was called Empty Nest Syndrome. It happened...
Micki BareDec 23, 20201 minBelieve in the Double EveChristmas Eve Eve is my favorite day of the season. Because I grew up observing Christmas, December 23 has always been the most magical...
Micki BareDec 11, 20202 minSanta and the PandemicNow that it's December, I've been thinking a lot about Santa. He comes to our house every year, but we're in the middle of a pandemic. No...
Micki BareOct 26, 20202 minThe decision to NaNoWriMo in 2020For three straight years, I won NaNoWriMo, which is to say I wrote at least 50,000 words between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30 (National Novel...
Micki BareSep 30, 20203 minCan children’s horror literature be too scary?Editorial Note: This is an opinion piece by David Bare, the teen librarian at Asheboro Public Library. The world is a scary place. The...
Micki BareJul 29, 20202 minAuthors helping book shopsWriting is certainly a passion of mine, but I also adore the editorial process. For six years, one of my duties with an advertising firm...