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!”

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?”

Writing and Little Women

I’m reading Little Women with an online group, and in my excitement I went to dig out my copy only to discover — gasp — that I couldn’t find it. The novel is one of the foundational books of my childhood, of my life. That I couldn’t find a single copy in our house shockedContinue reading “Writing and Little Women”

Life Hack: Of Podcasts and Procrastination — Both Can Be Your Friend

We’ve all done it, haven’t we? Procrastinated, I mean. In the past I’ve felt bad about it. When it comes to writing fiction, I don’t usually procrastinate. I have so much to say that I could pretty much write nonstop. But there are times… Today began with a fun talk with my husband before heContinue reading “Life Hack: Of Podcasts and Procrastination — Both Can Be Your Friend”

Honor Your Process: Know When to Write and When Not to!

Saturday Barry and I spent a luxurious two hours eating breakfast…unheard of for us! We drank two pots of tea, sitting and chatting, and finally we decided it was time to get on with our day. A wonderful benefit to me of Barry becoming a Spalding MFA in Writing student is that he has writingContinue reading “Honor Your Process: Know When to Write and When Not to!”

Shh…I am reading! Lisette’s List

After waiting ALL DAY, while I was on my walk my husband texted to let me know that UPS had been. So I am happy to report that I am now blissfully reading Susan Vreeland’s newest book, Lisette’s List. Shhh…you may not hear anything from me for quite some time. Ah, writing about art. Is thereContinue reading “Shh…I am reading! Lisette’s List”

A Writer’s Retreat…in Changzhou, China!

Until recently my body was in China, my mind in France, and my heart in the United States. Let me explain. I apologize for having been silent for some time. My last post was actually written while in Changzhou, China. Drat these days of having to be so careful when one travels that one can’tContinue reading “A Writer’s Retreat…in Changzhou, China!”

Transcribing Bites! But It MAY Be Worth It!

It’s not an elegant title, but it tells the truth. This is going to be a quick post because Barry and I have dinner plans with new friends and half an hour out from it, I am still in my bathrobe, so. But I really do want to kvetch about this. Lately I have returnedContinue reading “Transcribing Bites! But It MAY Be Worth It!”