When I was little, my mom worked as an illustrator by day and an oil painter by night. The illustrations she did for a company called Northwestern Graphics paid the […]
Writing
For All The Freelancers Out There
This morning I had to take the little guy to the hospital for some more blood tests (hopefully his last round, as long as everything comes back alright). One thing […]
Those Who Can’t Teach
I had coffee with a writer friend a couple weeks ago. We are both at points in our careers where we see a path toward financial sustainability, but we need […]
When Good Enough Is
I’ve never been one to settle. When it comes to my writing, good enough never is. Every word is chosen with great intention. But you know where good enough really […]
Six Weeks To Go
One of my new years resolutions was to finish my novel this year. Not just this draft, but the whole enchilada. Following the advice of Sage Cohen, author of The […]
Positive Feedback
One of the hardest things about being a writer is the fact that we work in a vacuum. Yes, we do occasionally get the heroin-like rush of someone saying they […]
I Love Writing
This may seem like a redundant post, but I just love writing so much. I tell ya, if weren’t already married…. What prompts these admissions of adoration? I’ve been swamped […]