Right after I clicked “publish” on my last post, the winds in Southern California changed and a raging wildfire turned to head directly toward the little cabin in Idyllwild where my writing group had planned to have our mini-writing retreat this weekend.
Writing
Wrapping up the Crazy Just in Time to Write
Ahh, summer… with the lazy days around the pool, the deepening of my LA tan, and the- wait, what? Man, I miss summer vacation. I no longer get to lay […]
How To Spend A Saturday
It’s not often that Daniel and I go on vacation just the two of us. In fact, I think this last weekend was the third time in six years. It’s […]
Las Gracias De Dona Diabla
Mi suegro recently published a book se llama “Las Gracias De Dona Diabla.”
I Have Inspired Critical Thought
Yes! Magazine sent me the stories written by the winners of the contest, and I am working on a thoughtful, witty, and smart response to their hard work.
Rock Lake Writers Retreat
It’s the first official Rock Lake Writers Retreat.
What the Kids Are Reading These Days
What do you think blogosphere? Should kids have to read hard books so that they learn how? What is the value in reading hard books? What is the value of reading at all?