50 Rules to Live By
Everybody needs to have a list of rules to live by. If you don’t happen to have one, feel free to borrow what you like…
Kind Words from a Fan
This morning I received a note from a woman I’ve never met. We connected on a LinkedIn discussion and she asked about my memoir. Short…
10 Ways to Work a Writer’s Conference
It’s the day after the WWW Women Writing the West Conference in Seattleand I’m packing up. In my folder are business cards from an agent and…
Becoming a Daughter
The following is a reprint from an essay I wrote about my mother-in-law. It was published in the Tolosa Press. I want to share it with…
Sisterhood of the Traveling Scribes
I’ve heard stories about traveling buddies—they’re like the Three Bears: some are too demanding, some are too wishy-washy, and once in a while, one is Just…
I <3 Writing Conferences
Last night I: Licked the last bite of Cheesecake Mousse Surprise from my Saturday night banquet spoon. Gave a standing ovation to the keynote speaker,…
Reinventing Myself (Again…)
I now understand why agents can’t represent a book they don’t absolutely love. a year ago, I was convinced that my memoir, ORDINARY APHRODITE, was just an…
Paying Peter
My heart is racing. My hands are steady. I’m READY! It’s the first of the month and my packet of bills are ready to pay….
Maiden Voyage
WHY BLOG? Every writer needs a blog. Writers cling to the belief that they have something to say, and if they spend enough time honing…