One of the hardest parts about being a writer is taking feedback. Usually my first response to notes (in my head at least) pretty much matches this photo. When I […]
Writing
Such A Long Road
“The Feathered Tale of Talulah Jones” is a brilliant masterpiece. Told by breakout sensation April Dávila, this charming story of adventure, love and ostriches sucks you in and keeps you […]
Ostrich Races Here I Come
On Friday morning I am flying to Arizona for the Ostrich Festival taking place this weekend in Chandler. I am so excited. In addition to the races, there is also […]
I Found A Pulse
I spent the last week working on revising just the first 25 pages of my novel. I’ve been focusing on the “heart” of the story and I’m happy to report […]
The Heart
I had my first thesis meeting of the semester today. My advisor, having read the first 80 pages of my rewrite, was scratching her head, trying to figure out why […]
The San Francisco Writers Conference
If I learned one thing this week at the SFWC, it’s that there are a million things a writer can do besides write. In two and a half days I […]
Forty Years
I’m thinking about making a (semi) major story adjustment. I’m considering moving the whole tale about forty years into the past. Here’s my thinking: All stories basically come down to […]