Writing away “winter blues”
Although we don’t live in a polar area, winter’s shorter days don’t excite or inspire me. My least favorite day …
Category Archives: Day in a Writer’s Life
A Virginia Weekend to Write
I just realized I forgot to share with you that I received the most motivating rejection letter. It’s the reason …
Part 2: Hastings-on-Hudson Family History Research
Here’s Part 1 if you missed it. On my second day in Hastings, I picked up my grandfather’s birth certificate …
Part 1: Hastings-on-Hudson Family History Research
Since my story collection is inspired by the lives of my ancestors, and so many of my ancestors are from …
Writer’s Weekend in Maine
In our journey to visit at least one new national park every year, my love and I traveled north to …
Writing Life Update
I’ve been meaning to write posts about each of the topics below, but other commitments and priorities have gotten in …
Guest Post: Learning How to Freelance Full-Time
Switching to full-time freelancing might happen overnight for some writers, but generally writers prepare and make a thoughtful transition. Veteran …
