If you’re new to the Clever Divas, you may wonder how chemo and cancer can be laughing matters. Welcome to the world of Cheryl Norman, breast cancer patient, who is using laughter as part of her therapy. My hubby bought a collection of old Abbott and Costello movies, along with a collection of various comedies. [...]

Enough with the red hair. I now have a new cranial prosthesis–no fooling, that’s what it’s called for insurance and IRS purposes–and I’m wigged. This one is more like my own hair, except easier to maintain. But enough about hair loss.
Today’s post is about turning into my mother, many a daughter’s fear *LOL*. First, you [...]

Not all chemotherapy causes hair loss, but mine has. I wanted it to. If I’m losing my hair, the drugs are working; they are killing off the cells that grow fastest in my body. This is a positive sign. In preparation for hair loss, I studied various options, like turbans, hats and caps, wigs, scarves, [...]

This chemotherapy gets funnier and funnier. Did you know one of the recommendations to me was to avoid my favorite foods after a chemo treatment because they may not taste the same and chemo may ruin them for me?! I’m still ROFL over that one. Have you any idea how many favorite foods I have? Hello.
I [...]

This is the first in a series of posts that will follow my journey through chemotherapy. What I hope to accomplish is to entertain and amuse you. You see, my strategy to survive my present health crisis is the same I use with everything: Looking at the comedic side. I preach (and practice) “Laughter is [...]

On April 7, 2010, my husband had a heart attack.  During his stay in the cardiac ICU, I kept thinking this can’t be happening to Richard.  He eats healthier than anyone I know.  This fact was driven home several times since that scary day when our friends and family members say the same thing, “I [...]

Did you make lofty, ambitious new year resolutions a few weeks ago?  New year’s resolutions are a tradition in our society, and I usually participate.  Then about mid-January, I lose my resolve.  Not always.  One year I set a goal to run my first marathon in October, and I succeeded.  But I’m not disciplined enough [...]

It’s safe to say that the alleged infidelity of Tiger Woods has sparked controversy, debate, and discussion. So what does this have to do with writers? What can writers learn from a media storm like Tiger’s?
A recurring media trend takes place when it comes to big stories. First comes the inciting incident that makes the [...]

With only a dozen days left till Christmas, you may be feeling the pressure. Are you hosting a dinner party or open house? Is your gift shopping completed? Are the decorations up? Are you relaxed and enjoying the holiday season?
Did you answer “no” on that last one? Oops. Perhaps [...]

Divas, of course we love books.  As a Special Project, I’ve launched a site called Chapter 1 Zone to help readers connect with authors through the first chapter of their books.
There’ll be a new chapter 1 posted every week.  This week, the feature is JAMES ROLLINS’ ALTAR OF EDEN.
As well as reading a new first [...]