The FROG Blog

I’m preparing for next week’s solo, silent, writing retreat. I’m investing that time to practice my word for this year. Decipher. In my “new lease on life” vision, I’ve chosen to ask myself, “What is my motive?” This motivational reflection includes all facets of my life. Money and time; relationships and community outreach; writing projects…

News from the FROG blog!  The following story is being considered for Tadpoles, a book in the FROG blog series. I will edit this and other projects during my July 21-25th solo/silent writing retreat. Today, I share the best version of what I have right now.  In 300 words or less from a Tadpoles Lily…

I’m closing in on my July 16th date to finish the rough draft of Knee Deep. This is my most courageous work yet. Details are posted in my March’s FROG Blog entries titled, “Zowie.”   Today’s post is my invitation to practice courage. I post my answers from Goodreads “Ask the Author” questions. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20176675.Christina_M_Eder?from_search=true&from_srp=true Bravely…

Time to break the ice!  Thanks to Rita Reali, Red Paint Spilman, 12 co-authors and guidance from Chris Woods, we are in the final stages of publishing the latest book in the FROG Blog series Unthawed: Lessons from a Frozen Lily Pad will be released soon. Links to the e-book and print copies will follow….

In 500 words or less, the FROG Blog invites readers (and the author) to approach life with curiosity and discovery. Thank you to Andrea Piacquadio who provided this photo. As a student in life’s perpetual classroom, I received a well-rounded education in science, psychology, theology, and English today. My “class schedule” resembled this: Science: I…

This week, I began inviting young authors (ages 7-16) to share their learning-to-trust through life’s experiences. Their adventure stories will be part of book #4 in the 5 book FROG Blog series. Tadpoles, a smaller version of the FROG Blogs, will follow a  300 words or less pattern. Currently the FROG Blog books are written…

Breathe! This comes from Knee Deep, a future book in my FROG Blog book series. I wrote the following letter to God, Creator, Higher Power, Jesus (and all other names we use to define, attribute and respect our Universe’s Maker). As part of my Zowie project (explained in March 3rd, 13th, 20th posts on the…

Today, my husband Tig and I celebrate nearly 30 years of marriage. I dedicate today’s FROG Blog to him. The following photo is not our official wedding photo, but from the cover of my book, “Life’s Too Short for Dull Razors, Cheap Pens and Worn-Out Underwear.” I dedicate this book excerpt to Tig in honor…

I eat hardboiled egg whites and broccoli for breakfast. This morning while waiting for the egg water to boil, I found myself quickly constructing my schedule. (Mentally exercising on an empty stomach leads me to stress fractures)! Before the kettle had even warmed, I mentally completed today’s writing project, sent it to the editor and…

This week’s FROG Blog is dedicated to my sister Cathy. She and I have shared abundant dime stories that bridge the gap between the geographical miles that separate us.  Thank you to Dmitry Demidov who provided this photo.  My Grandpa Wes carried dimes in his pockets and whenever he’d take his grandchildren outside for a…