I’ve slowed things down with Mr. Fiction, at least for the time being. But I always knew it wasn’t going to be a complete breakup; even though my new focus is going to be the nonfiction book, I’m having a relationship with fiction on the side. For one thing, I still have a complete novel that I’d […]
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A Moment In Time: American Dream
Today’s fifty(ish)-word story comes from a moment during my weekend at the Writer’s Digest conference. American Dream A man spoons a woman. They lie flush against a building, the curve of their spoons bowing into the sidewalk. They sleep as New Yorkers rush past, coffee cups in hand, eyes and thoughts focused elsewhere. I pass […]
2015 Writer’s Digest Conference Prep
Packing List for the Writer’s Digest Conference, this coming Friday-Sunday in New York City. In no particular order: 1. A sense of humor to overcome any traveling or hotel-related mishaps 2. Books on my Kindle, podcasts and a new Great Courses on my iPhone for the train ride 3. Cash for tipping and drinks 4. […]