Designer Home, Designer Writer?
I used to spend a fair bit of time in regret about my writerly voice. I wished I had more poetic turns of phrase, better descriptive powers. Then I took a course with an author I have reason to trust, Read More …
Want to Give Christmas Thanks for Mothers-in-Law?
Peeps, we’re having a few challenges at chez O’Hara, not the least of which is my mother-in-law fell and broke her tailbone. She’s fundamentally fine, thanks, but I’m sure you understand we’re concerned about her. If not handled properly, events Read More …
Writer Unboxed Monday: Eleven Ways to Become a Sucker for the Unfamiliar
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 …
A Jan Christmas-Fail and I Blame Mr. Darcy
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 …
It Was the Best of Gift-Giving Times, It Was the Worst of Gift-Receiving Times
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 …
The Guaranteed, Fail-Safe Method to Create Fun and Amusing Blog Posts Every Time
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 …
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