Something has been bugging me, and it's not Gina Davis's lack of stage presence. She right. I watch some of the (forgive me) shit available for kids and I am shocked. I had to stop a video of "Hercules" a while back because the female character … [Continue reading] about Women in Media
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Step Away From The Computer
There was a great article in Poets & Writers recently. It was by Ellen Sussman, and she offered up four simple steps to get more out of your writing. Basically it came down to 1. Write every day, 2. take breaks regularly, 3. meditate for a few … [Continue reading] about Step Away From The Computer
California Trivia
Some days there just isn't enough coffee. I'm stumped for blog topics this morning, so I thought I'd just share a few of the more amusing facts I've uncovered while researching my Northern California book. The Lost City of the East Bay Hills. … [Continue reading] about California Trivia
Inspiration
Sometimes I fight to pull out a few hundred words. Other times words flow like whiskey at an Irish wedding. I wrote over 4,000 words this morning. I think I've found an in to a story I've been toying with for a long time. Is it a short story or a … [Continue reading] about Inspiration
Day 49 of the 100 Days of Writing Challenge
Today is day 49 of the 100 days of writing challenge. The goal I set for myself was to write one page in my Northern California guide book every day. I have missed 10 days, and written 39 pages. That's almost an 80% success rate. That's a low B. … [Continue reading] about Day 49 of the 100 Days of Writing Challenge
New Headshot, and a Great Book for Writers
My official new headshot is now in full effect (many thanks to Paul Giunta, who also got some stunning shots of my family for me). I took some time to update all my social media pages last night, but still have this nagging feeling that I'm … [Continue reading] about New Headshot, and a Great Book for Writers
Don’t Rush Me
I have a deadline on Friday for a feature article I've been working on since the first week of October. It's coming along well, and I feel quite calm about my approaching deadline, but two weeks ago I was freaking out. This is something I'm learning … [Continue reading] about Don’t Rush Me