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Two of my three published novels are historical fiction. For the first, Charlotte’s Story, I assumed the voice of one of Jane Austen’s characters, Charlotte Lucas, so that book is set in the … Continue reading >>
Missing Voices in High School Lit
This post about teaching diversity comes from fellow writer, retired teacher and Detroiter John Jeffire, who graciously allowed me to share it here.
As a young … Continue reading >>
Theme's the Thing: 5 Points
Themes are the universal lessons and abstract ideas that we draw from our own experiences when writing and creating art, as well as when we read, and interpret art. If a … Continue reading >>
Working in Cleveland in the 70s
Powered by a phenomenon called Lake Affect snow, northern Ohio can transform to a hellish snowscape in mere hours. Winters there aren't just challenging, they are … Continue reading >>
What:
I’m happy to share, for those who don’t know — the poetry world is indeed a small one — that my debut full-length collection of poems, The Grief Committee Minutes, came out in September 2024 … Continue reading >>
From the Big Five to Self-publishing
These two excellent charts break down the pros and cons of the many different publishing routes that an author can take. They come courtesy of Jane Friedman, … Continue reading >>