Are You Underestimating the Value of Self Care? Are You Underestimating the Value of Self Care? By Megan Cutler | February 5, 2018 | Comments 2 comments I have ultra curly hair. Those that share this characteristic likely understand how it can be both a blessing and a curse. As a kid, I hated my hair. While everyone fawned over how amazing and adorable it was, I just wanted to look like the girls with perfectly straight hair. In my mind, straight … Read More Read More
We Can Learn to be Good to Each Other We Can Learn to be Good to Each Other By Megan Cutler | July 31, 2017 | Comments 1 comment A few months ago, Mormons started knocking on my door. The first time I saw them was the same day a maniac drove into a crowd of pedestrians on the Westminster Bridge in London while my husband was .4 miles away at the Cenotaph with his field trip group of high school students. Many people … Read More Read More
So You Want to Publish A Book – Island of Lost Forevers Blog Tour So You Want to Publish A Book – Island of Lost Forevers Blog Tour By Megan Cutler | July 17, 2017 | Comments 2 comments The day has finally arrived! Island of Lost Forevers is now a physical book; you can hold it in your hand or put it on your favorite bookshelf. I’m thrilled beyond words to share it with you. There were a few times I thought it would never happen! (Be sure to enter the giveaway located … Read More Read More
What Does Success Actually Mean to You? What Does Success Actually Mean to You? By Megan Cutler | April 10, 2017 | Comments 3 comments Three years ago, I pressed publish for the first time, releasing Island of Lost Forevers into the wild. I was alone in my living room in England at the time. I was nervous, excited and maybe a bit sick to my stomach. Sometimes I’m not certain how I found the courage to click the button; … Read More Read More
4 Recurring Dreams and How to Interpret Them 4 Recurring Dreams and How to Interpret Them By Megan Cutler | March 20, 2017 | Comments 1 comment Last night, I had one of those epic dream sequences that continued every time I woke up and fell back asleep. These dream journeys have provided me with several novel plots, so I’m not complaining. Unfortunately, last night’s dream didn’t take me to any awesome fantasy lands and it didn’t involve new or interesting characters. … Read More Read More
The Dirty Truth About Marriage The Dirty Truth About Marriage By Megan Cutler | November 21, 2016 | Comments 0 Comment On October eighth, my little brother married his girlfriend of eight years. My husband and I flew across the country to attend. It was the first time I had been home to see my family in four years. The last time, I still lived in Quebec, quite a bit closer than where I live now. … Read More Read More
Stuck Stuck By Megan Cutler | September 5, 2016 | Comments 2 comments I’m waiting for a phone call. I hate this kind of waiting. It ties my insides into knots. I fidget and try not to focus on the subject I’m waiting to speak about, but it invades every aspect of my consciousness. Butterflies fill my stomach and my heart pounds in my chest. I tell myself … Read More Read More
How to Escape the Limits of Your Routine How to Escape the Limits of Your Routine By Megan Cutler | August 15, 2016 | Comments 0 Comment Every writer has felt the tug of new ideas. They crop up in the middle of another project, demanding your attention. Feverishly, you increase your pace, hoping to reward yourself with more work at the end of your regular work. A chance to let the plot bunnies nibble and clear your head for tomorrow’s work. … Read More Read More
Don’t Forget Time to Recharge Your Energy Don’t Forget Time to Recharge Your Energy By Megan Cutler | June 13, 2016 | Comments 1 comment I can’t count the number of times I’ve gotten halfway through a sandwich, bowl of soup or cup of coffee before I realized I’ve barely tasted it. I always slow down and try to savor those last few bites or sips. But it’s too late. I’ve already missed enjoying the full experience. We live in … Read More Read More
The Book of Souls – Iron Maiden World Tour The Book of Souls – Iron Maiden World Tour By Megan Cutler | May 23, 2016 | Comments 0 Comment My husband (boyfriend at the time) introduced me to Iron Maiden my senior year in high school. They were a gateway band for me, opening my eyes to an entire world of heavy metal. Then, and now, I was astounded by every aspect of Iron Maiden’s music, from the three-dimensional feel to their instrumentals to … Read More Read More