Distractions are the curse of artists and writers. I’m not talking about procrastination, such as when you decide to organize the hall closet instead of working on your novel. I mean little irritants … Continue reading >>
Don't get me wrong, I really like my new optician, and the eyeglasses he sold me. It's just that he talks a lot about everyone else. Gossip. I can't quite figure out why, and, having worked in retail … Continue reading >>
Nature can help us understand so many things about life.
My eldest child took his own life in the fall of 2011 at age thirty two. As a mother, no matter how many counselors, doctors and friends … Continue reading >>
Scratch Magazine online wonders how real writers live. Certainly they don't have houses like the celebrity writers whose tastefully decorated homes are often featured in glossy magazines or interior … Continue reading >>
It was so random.
I hunted for a good seat for a session at the RWA 2014 conference. Near the front, I spotted a row of empty seats where I'd need to maneuver past a guy wearing a baseball cap. … Continue reading >>
I feel as if I only touched the surface of the beauty of this extraordinary cemetery in Paris. For a writer, Père Lachaise is a magical place of wonder and inspiration at every turn. I'm … Continue reading >>