As a writer, I occasionally develop what I've come to call writer crushes. When I consistently read a writer's work and think "damn, I wish I had written that," or when I put down a book/article/journal and think "perfect, just perfect," I can't help … [Continue reading] about Why I’m Crushing On Steve Almond
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(Shameless) Self Promotion
This post illustrates the difference between self promotion and shameless self promotion. When working to promote myself I focus on updating my brand including my head shot (do you like my new one by the way?), card, website, social networking … [Continue reading] about (Shameless) Self Promotion
It Doesn’t Have To Be Long, It Just Has To Be Good
I started this novel in December of 2009. By December of 2010 I finished a first draft of 247 pages and felt pretty damn good about it. I put it aside for the holidays thinking that I'd read it over once more in January, make a few changes where I … [Continue reading] about It Doesn’t Have To Be Long, It Just Has To Be Good
Day 9 of 100 Days of Writing
Yesterday I sat down to do my writing and I felt downright resentful. I was so cranky that I had to marvel at myself. I love writing. I crave it. So why does actually sitting down to get started feel like pulling teeth sometimes? Well, I don't … [Continue reading] about Day 9 of 100 Days of Writing
Day 7 of 100 Days of Writing
I don't know if it was the heat here yesterday (LA saw record highs, up to 113!), or what, but yesterday was one of those days where everything went awry. First the internet went down (which is why I'm posting a day late), then the then the AC, … [Continue reading] about Day 7 of 100 Days of Writing
100 Days Of Writing
Now and then, we all need a kick in the pants. Writers in particular sometimes need a way to get back into the practice of writing regularly. It's like exercise - when you do it regularly you don't think much about it, but when you stop for a … [Continue reading] about 100 Days Of Writing
Great Uncle Art
I recently read Liz Gilbert's "Committed," and just loved it. It's full of insight, humor and honesty. Though I adored "Eat, Pray, Love," it appealed much more to my girly sensibilities, while "Committed" is a book I think my husband would enjoy as … [Continue reading] about Great Uncle Art