As I write this, it’s March 13, which is the day our county in New York announced it was shutting down in 2020. Many have documented this milestone beautifully, in articles, essays and blog post...Read More
In an effort to break down some of my writing-fear (discussed in Sunday’s post) I’m going to try something fresh. Every night this week, I’m going to post about my day. It’ll b...Read More
This week, the guest on Laura Vanderkam and Sarah Hart-Unger’s podcast “Best of Both Worlds” was– me! To those of you who are joining us from Laura’s or Sarah’s we...Read More
Earlier this fall, I decided to focus on prepping my novel based on the Blizzard of 1888, with the goal of beginning the actual writing during winter vacation. I planned to take a break from the novel...Read More
In 2009, I experienced what novelists call a “dark night of the soul.” I had just gotten married, and struggled with my new adult identity and the loss of my maiden name. In the space of six mon...Read More
We’ve talked about how journaling can help you through a tough time, but have you ever considered some of the other benefits of chronicling your life? 1. You can always find out when something happe...Read More