I’m up at Writer Unboxed today, answering a reader question. Although you might be getting sick of sweets already, the picture to the left is thematically related. I promise. Hope to see some of you there! Q&A: Eleven Ways to Become a Read More …
I am not organized about the holidays. Not in that have-everything-purchased-before-July way that some people manage. Nevertheless, in my own charming, right-brained process, everything essential gets done. What would the holidays be without the associated nervous breakdown? However, I think I blew it Read More …
For the first time in several years I’m excited about Christmas shopping. I have been given permission to buy actual wrapping-worthy presents instead of coughing up the cash or gift cards that teenagers prefer, and I’m scoring a lot of fun items. (Thank Read More …
Q: Reader asks: Jan, I think I’m a funny person. I regularly make others around me convulse with laughter. Yet when it comes time to setting my humor on paper, it always falls flat. Since you’re approachable and kind, would Read More …
1. I am having coffee with my mother when this post goes live. We will do this thing akin to the Chipmunks on TV: “My treat. You paid last time.” “No, you paid last time. I’ll get this.” After five Read More …
If you have a question about the intersection of writing and/or the creative life you’d like seen in an interview with Dr. Brene Brown, here’s my invitation to Read More …