There’s so much in the air right now about what happens to writers, artists, and creators when a platform gets shuttered and goes dark. I’m 44 years old, so I’ve lived through my share of apps and services going through boom and bust cycles. I’m old enough to remember AOL
This fall, the people of Kentucky get to vote on a proposed amendment to our state constitution. Amendment 2 allows the state legislature a wide berth to divert funds from the state’s education budget outside of the common (public) schools. With apologies to Alexander… This is a terrible, horrible, no-good,
It’s finally spring. Okay, today doesn’t feel particularly spring-like. It’s gray, gloomy, cold, and rainy. But a few days ago? It was sunny and 68°, my tulips and peonies were blooming, and birds were chirping… I started getting in the mood. You know the mood I’m talking about. That springtime
When I wrote my first novel manuscript, I really struggled with the idea of the elevator pitch. I just wrote 80,000 words and you want a two-sentence summary? C’mon! However, with each of my projects it’s gotten a little easier to create my pitch. (The two-page synopsis is still the
I am so excited! Drum roll, please… Words To Spare is launching a merch store! I spent the past week snowed in with my two youngest kids doing Non-Traditional Instruction days (aka virtual school). While I was finding quiet things to do in the living room armchair — so as
I abandoned the sinking ship of Twitter long before it changed its name to X, and while I probably could have lived a wonderful life without ever adding a new social media platform back into my routines… I did miss some of the connections I made there. I enjoyed following
I’m Michelle Nebel.
I write about faith and theology, my family, and organizational tips. Always a planner at heart, I’m also a Bible study teacher and community volunteer. This is where I share a glimpse of my life, and I hope you’ll find the thoughts here encouraging.