Writing and Little Free Library
June 7, 2022
I think my Mother's Day gift really helped motivate my writing. It was so much fun. I asked my family…
Back to Running & Writing
January 11, 2022
It's been 4 months since my fall on a morning run and resulting shoulder surgery. Physical therapy is thankfully bringing…
A Bit Bionic and Back to Writing
October 27, 2021
Now with a steel plate and 8 pins in my shoulder, I thought that was an omen. It was! I'm…
Serious Mental & Physical Setback
September 23, 2021
I love running and writing. So when I took a serious fall on a morning run, I figured all would…
Getting the most out of a professional critique
August 4, 2021
Excluding my regular critique group (except during COVID), I've probably had over 100 professional writing critiques. Some harsh, some dismissive, some encouraging, some insightful, some throwaways. I've made a substantial investment in my writing career and I've learned a solid professional critique can put you on an enlightened path.
Writing for Magazines & Mask-Making
March 19, 2021
Teen Scouts help the Mill Valley Masketeers by cutting hundreds of t-shirts to make ear ties. Led by local Mill Valley citizen Lee Budish, people from around the community came together like the Scouts, to donate fabric, cut, sew and deliver over 14,000 masks to those in need.
Writing for the Children’s Magazine Market, Sat. March 13th, 10-11 am
February 22, 2021
Don't miss this SCBWI Zoom Discussion I will be giving with Natasha Yim Carter on Writing for Children's Magazine, Saturday, March 13th, 10 - 11 am.
Brain Cleaner for My Writing
January 17, 2021
My brain cleaner for writing is running--or journaling. After last week's horrific attack on our nation's Capitol, I needed a…
Header, Blood & Get Up
January 7, 2021
On a 6:30 am 5 mile run, 39 degrees, headlamp in place, and bundled like a muffin, I tripped on…
It’s the Small Things During Covid
December 15, 2020
In Jan. 2020, I decided it was time to learn my new (!) sewing machine. I hadn't opened it's box…