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The David and Jet Lag, 2016

This post isn’t likely to be particularly erudite as I am suffering from jet lag; Barry and I are just home from a glorious trip to Rome and Florence. While I am extremely passionate about today’s topic, I’m just beginning my extended research into The David, so even if I weren’t suffering from jet lag,Continue reading “The David and Jet Lag, 2016”

Chicken Soup and Popcorn!

Exciting news! My personal essay “Uno, Popcorn, and Laughter” has been chosen for the Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude collection. I’m honored, especially as it features my hubby and my beloved kids. (Maybe I should make them sign the books too??!) Who knew when we went through such tough times that our storyContinue reading “Chicken Soup and Popcorn!”

Featured on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Podcast!

I’m so excited! First of all, I adore podcasts and Chicken Soup for the Soul is now podcasting. Did you know that? I’ve been enjoying them from day one. Imagine my delight, then, when I recently received word that one of my stories will be featured on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s podcast tomorrow, MarchContinue reading “Featured on Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Podcast!”

A Hunting We Will Go

Recently I did something long overdue: I read my Uncle Jim’s self published book of short stories, A Hunting We Will Go. First let me say that his name was James Tennyson Sizemore. With a middle name like that, he was as destined to write as I am to dream. Though I would loveContinue reading “A Hunting We Will Go”

Smitten in Indiana: “Something Rotten”

A couple of weeks ago my dearest came home talking about a woman he works with who was going to be traveling to NYC this past weekend to see a musical. Here’s where I reveal that clearly my head and entire body have been firmly wedged beneath a rock because I hadn’t heard of “SomethingContinue reading “Smitten in Indiana: “Something Rotten””

Honorable Mention in the WritersWeekly Fall, 2015, 24-Hour Contest!

I was so pleased to learn a few days ago that my story, “Quenched,” has been awarded Honorable Mention in the WritersWeekly Fall, 2015, 24-Hour Contest. Contestants were given a paragraph that we only needed to “touch upon” in some way for our story to qualify, a maximum length, and yes, only 24 hours to craft theContinue reading “Honorable Mention in the WritersWeekly Fall, 2015, 24-Hour Contest!”

That Would Make an Interesting Paper

If you’re not laughing at this post’s title, you have never had the privilege of having the luminous, engaging, and caring Rowan Keim Daggett for a professor. When I transferred to Manchester University (at the time Manchester College), I was a shy first year student. Rowan’s small literature classes and exuberant take on books meantContinue reading “That Would Make an Interesting Paper”

Drema’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good Writing Day

Okay, so maybe yesterday’s writing day wasn’t quite that bad, but it felt as if it were. Mondays are always bad writing days because I’ve had a weekend away from it. Once I’ve started writing, it’s hard to stop. But get me away from it and every doubt and fear comes flooding in. Yesterday wasn’tContinue reading “Drema’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good Writing Day”

Greece Is the Word…

Barry and I have just returned from two weeks in Greece. What an historical time to be there, during the referendum! We saw some protesting in Athens, but we never felt concerned for our safety. In Crete we were put up at the gorgeous (yet many staired) Fodele Beach Resort. From evening beach singalongs toContinue reading “Greece Is the Word…”

When All You Want To Do Is Edit…Wait, That’s Not A Thing?

I’m sure that somewhere away from the page, away from my keyboard, the weather is really just as hot as they claim. I’m sure that ice cream still tastes fantastic, especially chocolate chip mint and caramel swirl (but maybe not together). Undoubtedly vacation will come and I will be pulled from the editing zone by myContinue reading “When All You Want To Do Is Edit…Wait, That’s Not A Thing?”