Is it any good?
Acclaimed poet and teacher Jack Ridl says others often ask him, “Is my poem any good?” He answers "It's likely we all worry about that, or at least worry about embarrassing ourselves … Continue reading >>
Did you know 97% of books started are never finished? I am fortunate to have finished and published one book, but I'm beginning to worry that the next may never be done. Fortunately I met up again … Continue reading >>
Even a feral cat who has never lived indoors can find love, a family, and a home.
The Story of Little White
Faye Rapoport DesPres and I share a publisher, Buddhapuss Ink. I know from reading … Continue reading >>
Oh, those flashing eyes!
The other day, I laughed when I read the recent tweet of a fellow writer: “There's a lot of 'flashing eyes' in this draft. Need to fix.”
Our fictional characters … Continue reading >>
What if...
How many times have you enjoyed a book right up to the end, but when you closed it, you felt unsatisfied? Not in the sense that the ending wasn't "happy," but rather that the last chapter … Continue reading >>
"Creative people need time to just sit around and do nothing." ~ Austin Kleon
My 10 year old granddaughter flopped next to me on the couch and stared at the ceiling.
"Hey, how are you doing?" I … Continue reading >>