The summer of 2020 is the first summer I’ve ever had that won’t fulfill a specific need. At this point in the year, I’m generally desperate for some R&R, ready for a vacation, and excited to tackle new projects. The last few summers have been a busy mishmash of the three, and I’ve enjoyed them […]
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“Best of Both Worlds” Podcast Run-Down
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 websites, welcome! I’m so excited to have you here, and hope you’ll stick around to read and comment on posts old and new. I’d also love for […]
What’s Making Me Happy In November
November has been a happy/stressful time in my personal life (my daughter was born; I’m writing a novel in a month) and a traumatic/stressful time in our country. To ease the stress for both me and you, I am reinstating a series of posts listing the little things that are making me happy. I used to call this […]
January “What I’m Into:” Mini-Workout and Pixar Movies
This month, I’m into… The 7-Minute Workout. I don’t usually jump aboard the latest workout trend; I already like the way I exercise. But I haven’t been happy with the amount of strength training I do during the week. I go to the gym on Sunday mornings and do my group exercise class plus a full […]
Thank You To These Awesome Writers…
This Thanksgiving, I’d like to offer gratitude to writers who have inspired me and influenced my craft. From the depths of my writing heart, I would like to thank… Sara Letourneau, for awing me with the diversity and prolificacy of your blog, and for being my DIY MFA buddy. Ann Kroeker, for quick-to-absorb, powerfully direct writing lessons […]
Library Book Haul: Current Stack
I spent another glorious hour in the library last weekend; I’m starting to make it a monthly event. (I’d go even more often, but I bring home so many books each time that I’d probably get panic attacks over the amount of reading material.) Here’s what’s in my current stack: From bottom to top: Unfinished Business […]