Ever feel like you know someone because their life story feels so familiar? Leslie and I have never meet in person but became Facebook friends and formed a friendship based on a similar sense of humor and the joy of laughter. Today I’m thrilled to feature her as Guest Blogger and share her book with you. Leslie Handler addresses the good, the bad and the sometimes silly in her book, Rats, Mice, And Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank, available on Amazon. Rats, Mice, and Other Things You Can’t Take to the Bank Life happens. Such a simple concept but the absolute truth, and this is the message that first-time author Leslie Handler wants to share with her readers in her new book … [Read more...]
“Find Your Funny” Guest Post by Barb Best
August 17, 2018 By 1 Comment
I’m thrilled to feature one of my favorite authors and bloggers, Barb Best. I had the privilege of meeting her at an Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop back in 2014 and we’ve been great friends ever since. Her sense of humor really cracks me up. She released an exciting and essential book, Find Your Funny: The Humor Survival Guide. Want to laugh more? Want your kids to laugh too? It’s a fun back-to-school book. Find Your Funny: The Humor Survival Guide This entertaining and helpful guide, co-written by a psychotherapist and a comedy writer, may be just what your family needs to take on the new school year with gusto. Learn how to develop a robust sense of humor, identify what types of humor … [Read more...]
Are You Still Kidding Me? 99¢ Pre-Order Summer Beach Read
July 31, 2018 By 2 Comments
Looking for a summer beach read? Check out my latest book, Are You Still Kidding Me? , available for 99¢ Pre-Order. If you like Lisa Scottoline’s, I See Life Through Rosé-Colored Glasses, then I think you’ll love my latest book. Here’s what hilarious Wendy Liebman said, “I love Stacey Gustafson’s voice — her stories and how she shares them! She is entertaining, relevant and relatable, and her new book is for anyone who is a parent, child, spouse, or other.” — Wendy Liebman, stand-up comedian, semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent, Season 9, Taller on TV Click here for 99¢ Pre-Order Are You Still Kidding Me? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Kn1k_FQyg You can buy … [Read more...]
Real Graduation Advice From Mom
June 8, 2018 By 5 Comments
Dear My High School Graduate, Congratulations! Today you have achieved a major milestone, graduation from high school. You’re moving onto a new chapter in your life, one filled with great adventure and the unknown. At times you may be scared and question all that you know as fair and just. You have a right to be afraid. Your parents sheltered you too long. As you begin this new chapter I have some advice for you, most of it is common sense. Remember all the times I told you to pay attention and you ignored me? For your sake, I made a list to refresh your memory. Graduation Advice - Don't Be a Slob Pick up after yourself and return things to the place that you found them. When you … [Read more...]
Need to Binge Watch? Good, Better, Best Picks for Summer
May 25, 2018 By 4 Comments
Looking for a thrilling TV series to Binge Watch this summer? Friends have asked me, “What are you binge watching right now?” so I’ve selected my top eight picks that will hook you in the first few minutes. Many open with a graphic murder then begin the chase for the killer. If you’re against the graphic violence, I suggest you stick it out through the second episode. All these shows have unpredictable endings with intense plot lines to keep you watching for many seasons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMsjMFcvy64 The Sinner – Best to Binge Watch A crime thriller about a young mother who commits a public act of violence and the investigator who attempts to learn why. Stacey’s … [Read more...]
5 Signs You’re a Writer Not Just a Hack
April 25, 2018 By 14 Comments
Do you have any of the 5 Signs You're a Writer? Then you may have what it takes to be the next J. K. Rowling, James Patterson, or Dave Barry. 24 Signs You're a Writer Signs You're a Writer Writers zone out in public and get accused of not paying attention. We’re called dreamers, quirky, compulsive, and creative. We collect words like churlish, debacle, and hootenanny in notebooks to be used at the next opportunity in a short story or novel. Writers discuss punctuation marks like Oxford commas, em dashes, and hyphens with unusual enthusiasm. Ever hear of the Sarcmark, question comma, or acclamation point? What are some obscure punctuation … [Read more...]
Erma Bombeck and Friends, You Inspired Me
April 13, 2018 By 17 Comments
We find inspiration in nature, yoga, TED Talks, pets, music, books, travel, and more. But for me, the greatest source of inspiration can be found at the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, the only one dedicated to humor writing. It’s held every other year on the campus of the University of Dayton, fondly called the Dayton Riviera. We celebrate the spirit of Erma Bombeck, a suburban housewife, syndicated columnist and author of 15 books. Her sayings like, “There’s nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child,” touched the heart of America and covered their refrigerators. http://humorwriters.org The Presenters This year’s presenters included Liza Donnelly … [Read more...]
When Church People Knock
March 19, 2018 By 12 Comments
When you’re first married, on a typical weekend, you sleep until 10 a.m., wake up, make coffee, and go back to sleep. Imagine my surprise when my husband violated our ritual and decided to answer the door. When it comes to the doorbell, my husband’s like Pavlov’s dog. He can’t stand to ignore it. Ding dong. “Leave it,” I said, patting my hair. “They’ll go away. Besides, I’m not decent.” He rushed to the door, slid to a stop in stocking feet, and pulled it open, bare chest and all. Did you NOT hear a single word I said? Let me be more clear. If you answer the door, hell will rain down on you. I peeked around the corner, my slovenly appearance blocked by his body. Two unknown … [Read more...]
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