I’m not really a gardener. My husband is, though. He takes delight in nurturing seeds and seedlings until they turn into salad ingredients. He weeds
In November 2004 I attempted my first writing marathon … National Novel Writing Month. Every year between November 1st and 30th, crazy writers accept the
This was the very first piece of writing I ever got paid for. It was the first thing I ever submitted. Fifty bucks that might
The literary world is full of sidekicks ”” Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, Stephanie Plum and Lula, Linus and his blanket. So are movies ””
There’s been a conversation in one of my book marketing groups that I’ve been finding interesting. Authors have been discussing their Amazon reviews. They’ve told
(*not to be confused with Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hours theory) because I bet anyone can write 10,000 words in 10,000 days.) Have you read Rachel
My new book is finally in print. It seems like it took forever ”” I guess because it freakin’ DID ”” but I can take
When my kids were little I stayed home with them, often with other daycare kids in the house. I always had the videocamera ”” the
Occasionally, I’ll say something stupid out loud. (And, yes, I’m defining ‘occasionally’ quite liberally.) Here are three recent examples: 1. “Which one is the old
I saw this in March 2009 The Writer Magazine. Test your aptitude as a writer. Grab a timer. For each genre listed below write for