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Risk-taking and cancer, part 2

How do you become more boldly yourself? What goals changed for you after a trauma or life event? I think both cancer patients, in remission, and mothers, post-childbirth, find themselves in a sort of limbo where they can recreate who they are. (They are probably lots of other transition points of life where people encounterContinue reading “Risk-taking and cancer, part 2”

Risk-taking and Cancer?

I’ve recently asked myself if cancer survivors are more likely to be risk-takers. What do you think the research shows? I explain a bit about what I found out in my video as well as what I’m learning and how I’m hoping to grow as I approach a milestone next month– almost one year inContinue reading “Risk-taking and Cancer?”

YOLO or Not?

Every day may not be a sunrise over the ocean, but maybe some days will be. These are some thoughts about being grateful for both of those types of days and about realizing that YOLO isn’t just about fun.

Saving My Community

I actually meant to post this last week; time got away from me, but I wanted to honor an acquaintance that I wish I had the chance to get to know better. I share a bit about her in this video, and I want to share the link to her blog here, too, because, asContinue reading “Saving My Community”

The Drafting Process

The instant gratification of our smart phone world has hit my high school students pretty hard…

Building Time for Writing

I’m more motivated to write post cancer diagnosis. This is why…

The Art of Rejection

If you’re a querying author-to-be, you may face multiple rejections. But lots of people have faced it first– and come through the other side tougher and more successful for it.

Reflections on a Thriver on America’s Got Talent

This video references Nightbirde, whose phenomenal America’s Got Talent performance can be seen here.

Release of Lattes & Loony Lights!

The second book in the Northwoods Barista Mystery series was released last month! You can order your copy here. Check out a bit about Lattes & Loony Lights below: As the height of summer tourism hits small town Wisconsin, a college student goes missing at the Paudling Light, a local haunted landmark. Jordy and SamContinue reading “Release of Lattes & Loony Lights!”

Welcome!

Hi, my name is Sarah David, and I’m an English teacher and a writer. I have a passion for novels with compelling characters and solid themes that occasionally change your own life just a little. Feel free to browse my website and to check out my monthly blog posts at: http://wordsandcoffeewriting.blogspot.com/. My cozy mystery seriesContinue reading “Welcome!”