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Mindy Carlson

author of Her Dying Day

  • So this is Back to School

    So this is Back to School

    Well, here we are. It’s the middle of August and school is threatening to start. Or is it? This time it’s weird.  My kids are going back to school, but at home, but they’ll be in school. Plus, they are both moving up into new schools (omg I have a middle schooler and a high…

    mindyqs

    August 16, 2020
    Kids
    2020, Back to School, covid-19, education, parenting, school
  • The Myth of Success

    Recently, foodie influencer Alison Roman gave an interview to The New Consumer that can only be described as a “shit show.” While talking about her own Zen-like journey into fame, she performed an epic racially tone-deaf (I’m being kind) take down of Chrissy Teigen and Marie Kondo, calling them sellouts while she remains pure as…

    mindyqs

    May 13, 2020
    Food, Writing
    Alison Roman, Chrissy Teigen, failure, food, Grit, Marie Kondon
  • In the Midst of COVID

    COVID-19 is here. We are in the thick of it in Maryland. Our governor has just announced we will be at home and schools will be closed until May 15th. I highly doubt that, come May 16th, we will be free to join crowds, hug strangers, and go back to our favorite restaurants. I think…

    mindyqs

    April 20, 2020
    Homemaking, Kids, The Swiss Family Carlson, Writing
    covid-19, Family time, isolation
  • I’m in the Washington freakin’ Post!!

    Today I reached a major milestone. Something I wrote has been published in the Washington Post. It was a short piece. 100 words or less defining motherhood. Out of who knows how many submissions mine and nine others were selected to run in the Style section under the On Parenting heading. You can read it…

    mindyqs

    May 9, 2019
    Writing
  • 10 Simple Tools from Parenting and Psychology Experts that will Make You a Better Parent

    This is part of a two piece series I did for a Positive Parenting Conference. It is FREE from May 22nd until May 26th. All the speakers are amazing and have really learned a lot about how to help my children become successful, happy, and intelligent adults. It is well worth your time. 10 Simple…

    mindyqs

    May 21, 2017
    Homemaking, Kids
    active listening, Afineparent, Gen-X parenting, parenting, positive parenting, yelling
  • Happy Birthday to June!

    Happy Birthday to June!

    Today Her Dying Day is 1-year-old. This year has been so special, and one I won’t forget. And this is just the beginning. More books are coming your way. (And short stories. And blog posts. And…) To show my gratitude to for making this year absolutely incredible I’m holding a GIVEAWAY for this amazing swag!…

    mindyqs

    June 8, 2023
    Writing
    Her Dying Day, mystery, The Berkeley Chronicals, The Swiss Family Carlson, writing
  • Being an Author is Weird

    Being an Author is Weird

    This weekend I was at my niece’s graduation party. It was a joyous day where we could celebrate the lovely young woman she’s become and the parents who raised her. My niece is amazing. Smart, funny, and a huge heart. I can’t wait to meet the adult she grows into. This also means I was…

    mindyqs

    May 19, 2023
    Writing
    #amwriting, Her Dying Day, The Swiss Family Carlson, writing
  • Why Can’t There be a Destination?

    Why Can’t There be a Destination?

    I’m in the middle of several never-ending projects that I desperately would love to finish ASAP, but the ASAP is nowhere in sight. I’m so busy this newsletter is waaaay behind schedule. My husband is fond of telling me “It’s a journey, not a destination.” To which I say, “Can’t there be at least one…

    mindyqs

    April 27, 2023
    Writing
    #amwriting, gardening, Her Dying Day, spring, The Swiss Family Carlson, writing
  • Mining for Gems

    Mining for Gems

    This Fall I spoke to my son’s English class and explained to them editing is 75% of writing. I may have underestimated this percentage. I’m on my sixth significant edit of my 3-POV novel. POV = point-of-view. That’s right. I’m writing a mystery from three different points of view. In first person. It’s … challenging.…

    mindyqs

    March 8, 2023
    The Swiss Family Carlson, Writing
    #amwriting, Her Dying Day, mystery novels, The Swiss Family Carlson, writing
  • What Beer Pairs Well with Books?

    What Beer Pairs Well with Books?

    Book clubs aren’t just for wine drinkers anymore. The Tellurian Brewing Co., in partnership with Prologue Books and Wine in Charles City, Iowa, hosts a monthly book club meeting on the first of each month. February’s book pick (to be discussed March 1st) is HER DYING DAY. I’m so flattered and delighted. I’m curious to…

    mindyqs

    February 7, 2023
    Writing
    #amwriting, Beer, bookclubs, Her Dying Day, knitting, mayo clinic, The Swiss Family Carlson, writing
  • Hello, 2023. Fancy Meeting You Here.

    Hello, 2023. Fancy Meeting You Here.

    2023 snuck in on me, like one of Dad’s farm cats that has decided being outdoors is for suckers and they’re going to get in on that comfy couch action. But before I start to enjoy what 2023 has to offer, I wanted to give a brief hurray to what an incredible year 2022 was…

    mindyqs

    January 9, 2023
    Writing
    #amwriting, Her Dying Day, The Swiss Family Carlson, writing
  • Bonspiels and Bookstores!

    Bonspiels and Bookstores!

    Last weekend I took the kids to a curling bonspiel (tournament) outside of Philadelphia, PA. Junior curling bonspiels are a kind of weekend camp-like experience. A bunch of kids with a love of curling and copious amounts of good food with minimal adult supervision. Sure, the parents watch the games, some more avidly than others,…

    mindyqs

    December 14, 2022
    Writing
    #amwriting, Her Dying Day, mystery, The Swiss Family Carlson, writing
  • Gifts For Writers 2022

    Gifts For Writers 2022

    It’s that time of year again when we mere mortals scramble to find The Perfect Gift for the writers in our lives. I’ve wandered down fantasy lane of things I’ve loved this year and things I’d love to receive (Hi, Sweetie!) and compiled this list for you. Technology Bluetooth Earbuds I just got Bluetooth earbuds…

    mindyqs

    November 14, 2022
    Writing
    #amwriting, giftguide, gifts, Her Dying Day, Holiday, presents, The Swiss Family Carlson, writing
  • Gratitude Giveaway!

    Gratitude Giveaway!

    This year has been nothing short of amazing. I could not be more humbled and grateful for everyone’s love of Her Dying Day and support of me as I traveled around the country this summer. November is always special to me. It’s the month I wrote the bulk of Her Dying Day and it seems…

    mindyqs

    November 1, 2022
    Writing
    #amwriting, Giveaway, Gratitude, Her Dying Day, writing
  • TBR for October

    TBR for October

    I love reading books. I try and read about 4 or 5 books each month. I ended September by reading The Bullet that Missed, by Richard Osman. It was a fantastic read and I think his best book so far in this series. October is the “spooky season” and I love to read a good…

    mindyqs

    October 5, 2022
    Writing
    #amwriting, amreading, tbr, to be read
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