Hello! (And a Vigorous Book Recommendation for Egan’s A Visit from the Goon Squad)
Every now and then I fall down a media hole, which is where I’ve been the last week or so, consumed by the American election and Hurricane Sandy. (When I wasn’t consumed with getting to a writing retreat in upstate New York, Read More …
Dare to be Delighted (and Writer Unboxed Redirect)
[pullquote style=”left” quote=”dark”]I’ve had a wonderful day, peeps. I haven’t been remotely productive in the sense that people would traditionally call “worthwhile.” I’ve written no words that will be seen by anybody else, save for this post. I’ve done no Read More …
Bowling for Words – How the Number of Pins You Knock Down Might Just Be Related to Your Writing
The last time I bowled with people who were taller than three feet, and whose attention span lasted until their ball reached the end of the alley, I was eighteen. I was in Japan, the honored guest of a Lions Read More …
A Quarter to “Trust Me” Time
Peeps, I’m having one of those word-storm times when my synapses are on fire, I’m not sleeping, and I need to get this sparkly prose down on paper before it — you know — sparkles out. I’m grateful. I’m thrilled. I’m Read More …
On Grabbing Writerly Fear by the Throat and Making It Say, “Mama”
I have a bold prediction about my post up on Writer Unboxed today: You’re gonna love it, hate it, or toss it squarely into the “meh” category. How’s that for knowing one’s audience, huh? Gadzooks! Time for a Game of Crit Eeks! After that, I’ll be here until Read More …
Kim Michele Richardson on Promotion, Reading Guides and Serving Community
I’ve heard from many of you that you found inspiration in last week’s interview with Kim Michele Richardson, author of The Unbreakable Child. Part 2 is up today on Writer Unboxed and continues in the previous tradition. Hope to see some of you Read More …
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