Posted in authors, books, Disney, Fiction, friends, grammar, inspiration, Jansen Schmidt, motivation, positivity, reading, success, travel, words, writers, writing, tagged #wpa, Appleton Wisconsin, authors, books, fire department, fire truck, motivational speakers, NYT best selling authors, police, police equipment, police gear, public speakers, Robert Dugoni, speakers, SWAT, traveling, Writers Police Academy, writing conferences, Youtube on June 20, 2022| 8 Comments »
The writers police academy was quite the adventure. Lots of hands-on stuff. Lots of great insider information. Lots of really nice people. Not so much sleep. But it was all worth it. The workshops were great, the food was good, the hotel was adequate, the location was perfect, the guest speakers were fabulous. One in particular touched me with his keynote address on Saturday night.
(more…)Posted in Amazon.com, authors, awards, Baer House Inn, blogging, books, Fiction, grammar, humor, Jansen Schmidt, On Common Ground, On Hallowed Ground, On Solid Ground, reading, romance, words, writers, writing, tagged author interview, book distribution, book marketing, book stores, ebooks, librarians, libraries, new books, videos, Warren County-Vicksburg public library, Youtube on October 4, 2021| 10 Comments »
Most of you know that I am an author. One of the hardest parts about being an author is marketing and selling your books. Nobody tells you that when you start writing. As a newbie you focus on the mechanics of writing, proper English, not getting too bogged down with the minutia and keeping the story moving along. Designing the covers is the fun part. Editing is the tedious part. But selling and marking is the absolute hardest part.
(more…)Posted in dancing, Family, friends, goals, health, humor, inspiration, Jansen Schmidt, motivation, positivity, Vicksburg, writing, tagged challenges, cups, cups dance, dance, dance floor, dance recital, dance studio, goals, moving on, tap dance, tap recital, tap routine, Youtube on June 14, 2021| 8 Comments »
I love to dance. Especially the noisy dances. The dances where you stomp your feet, tap your toes, and click your heels. Tap dancing, Irish dancing, Flamenco dancing, clogging, country line dancing, you name it, I love doing it. Now, I’m not especially good at it, mind you, but it’s fun and I really enjoy participating in this type of activity.
(more…)Posted in authors, blogging, books, Family, Fiction, goals, grammar, humor, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, On Common Ground, On Hallowed Ground, reading, short story, success, weird, words, writers, writing, tagged books, crimes, Savvy Authors, webinars, Weird Al, Weird Al Yankovic, writing crimes, writing life, writing retreat, writing webinars, writing workshops, Youtube on September 14, 2020| 4 Comments »
I’ve had a very long weekend of writing related stuff. Savvy Authors sponsored a 3-day free writing retreat that blew my mind. So many really good presenters, free mini intensive workshops, and great webinars. My brain is so full of new information and practical tips. I feel like a thief getting all of this great information for free.
(more…)Posted in Baer House Inn, friends, goals, humor, innkeeping, Jansen Schmidt, laughter, On Common Ground, On Hallowed Ground, resolutions, writing, tagged business, business owners, instructions, internet, John Deere, self-help videos, small business, step-by-step help, technology, tractors, troubleshooting, website, Youtube on June 1, 2020| 10 Comments »
I’m a pretty tenacious person, especially when I really want something. I’m a firm believer that there is more than one way to skin a cat and I can almost always find a way to get something done. But, I do know when to call it quits, too. Some things just aren’t worth the time and energy.
Posted in authors, blogging, Family, Fiction, friends, goals, gratitude, gratitude journal, humor, inspiration, Jansen Schmidt, love, motivation, positivity, resolutions, success, travel, writing, tagged abundance, adventure, create, creativity, happiness, inspirational, inspire, kindness, life, motivate, motivation, travel, wellness, Youtube on February 24, 2020| 2 Comments »
Hello friends. This week I’m out in the world focusing on the good, trying to be the best possible version of myself that I can be. I’m exploring and refilling my creativity well. Nothing like a little adventure to lift your spirits and clear your head right?
But, because you all know I’m a giver, I’m not going to leave you hanging here with nothing this week. You’ve come to expect greatness, silliness and just plain weirdness from me so I’m not going to disappoint now.
Since you took the time to click on over here to the Edge of Eternity, I encourage you to talk amongst yourselves, share your own positive energy in the comments below and enjoy this amazing video.
Until next week, remember: You are your greatest investment. Take care of yourselves. Be kind to yourself and others. Be the best version of yourself you can be.
How do you spread kindness? Any words of advice to keep the positivity flowing? I’d love to hear about your daily devotionals or what inspires you.
Word of the Day: Zax
Fun fact about me: Every day I drink at least 2 cups of unsweeted green tea. Not sure how “fun” that is, but it’s definitely a fact.
Original post by Jansen Schmidt, February 2020. Images by Pexels. Video courtesy YouTube (Motivational Madness)
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Posted in blogging, Family, Holidays, humor, Jansen Schmidt, motivation, positivity, resolutions, social media, success, travel, vacation, writing, tagged Alex Gockel, art, artwork, coal, coal mining, color, gala, German artists, joy, karpe diem, masterpiece, New Orleans, painting, Park West Gallery, positive thoughts, positivity, promises, Ritz Carlton, seize the day, tar, VIP, Youtube on January 6, 2020| 8 Comments »
It’s 2020 ya’ll! Here we are in the first official week of January in a brand new decade. That should make you feel good. (Since this post went live, I have edited it, referring you to the first comment by Mr. Walker below. That said, I stand corrected – you are not welcome to a new decade.) But, at least the awkward teen years are behind us. Whew! It’s onward and upward from here. My hope is that each and every one of you finds the good in everything that life has to offer. Don’t sit around and wait for it to come to you – go out there and get it! As Roman poet, Horace, said? “Karpe Diem!!” Although he probably didn’t use the exclamation points. (more…)
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