These fabulous "rules" (I prefer to call them writing tips) for storytelling were handed out at a recent conference, with credit to Pixar Story Artist Emma Coats. I refer to them often, so I thought … Continue reading >>
Lovers of the written word:
The late Mary Oliver's poetry is both brilliant, down to earth, and so often quoted. I've seen literary scarves with text from Pride and Prejudice, Alice in Wonderland, … Continue reading >>
What:
I'm a writer and I have been for my entire
life. I create short stories, novels, poetry, and essays. No matter what I'm
writing, I tend to focus on social issues, often touching on … Continue reading >>
"I see quite a lot of these collections - but this one stands out." ~Tom Brokaw, author of The Greatest Generation
Letters Lost Then Found
At the Scriptorium BookFest, I had the pleasure of sharing a … Continue reading >>
What:
As a professional writer, I have produced works in multiple genres: I have edited and ghostwritten several nonfiction books. Also, my memoir-based essays have appeared in national … Continue reading >>
What:
Since the earliest days, I’ve been drawn to language, the sound of consonant, vowel, syllable. My parents made a recording of me at three reciting nursery rhyme after nursery rhyme in … Continue reading >>