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Author: Malena Putnam

  • What is the Universe telling you?

    First a bit on vocabulary. On my blog, you’ll find I use the words Universe, Higher Self, Authentic Self – all pointing to the soul/divine Purpose/celestial string that connects us all. You may prefer the term, God or Messiah or Abba or simply Energy. In my view, we’re all talking about the same thing –…

  • Something New and something really new

    Is there a time of year you’re most creative? A lot is written about the time of day we’re most creative (the brain seems like the 9-11 a.m. slot), but what about time of year? Place? Summer definitely slows down my creative output. It’s not that I don’t get new ideas, but with my current…

  • Where Does Creativity Come From?

    Sometimes creativity shows up where we least expect it. In the last week, I found creativity in a luxury home at an open house, at a gathering of beautiful 70 and 80 year-olds at a book club, and even at the state fair. What does it mean to “find creativity” within yourself and witness it…

  • Surviving Life in the Pause

    I’m one of those freaks of nature who thrive on a long, challenging to-do list, big dreams and metrics of success.  I’m Type A learning how to be A-B. Which means it’s harder for me to live in the Pause. What’s the Pause? The wait. The stillness. The time between the big things happening. The…

  • 5 Surefire Ways to Turn a Bad Day Around

    When you’re having a bad day, the last thing you want to hear someone say is, “turn that frown upside down.”  But if you’re willing to hear me out, here are five things you can do to make your sucky day bearable. 1. Leave. Get up and physically remove yourself from the situation. Heck, take…

  • How to not lose your mind in transitions

    I can’t write a lick this week. Okay, I’m writing *this* but as for fiction, I’m toast. My energy is wonky and for good reason. My household is in transition. My husband started a great new job this week, my boys returned from 5 days in California (missed ’em!), I’ve been to three schools for…

  • Top 10 Moments from My Book Tour

    If I had it to do all over again, I would. My sisterhood fly tour this summer was special, not only because it was the most amazing excuse ever to get to visit my girlfriends across three states, but also because adventure is its own reward. I visited Woodward, OK, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Wichita, Kansas and Dallas, Texas…

  • Personalities, Personal Truth and Prizes

    What’s personality got to do with it? Frankly, my dear, everything. When looking at our creativity and mojo, understanding our personality is key to what drives us. What closes you off and what opens you up? How can you tap into the well of creativity and what dries up the well? I love to study…

  • Keep Calm and Launch On: #FamilyCharms

    Today is the official launch day for my fifth women’s fiction novel, Family Charms. The journey to this story began when I was four years old and I took my first plane ride. My mother was leaving my father and going to stay with family and I presume start a new life. Within a year,…

  • Self-discovery on the Road and the Sisterhood Tour

    It’s one thing to navel gaze when you’re in your own element, but I believe you can discover who you really are when you’re away from your daily grind. This summer I’ve spent a lot of time traveling and am getting ready for five stops on my fly sisterhood tour to promote TWIN FALLS and…