Monthly Archives: December 2016

Designs for the New Year: Writing Opportunities in 2017

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Christi

“The writing career is not a romantic one. The writer’s life may be colorful, but his work itself is rather drab.” ~ Mary Roberts Rinehart Hey now, come on, Mary. Writing may not be romantic (though when I type with fingerless … Continue reading →

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I Sew like I Write

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Christi

Shades of red and blue in my peripheral, the pedal at my feet, I sew like I write: no plot, no plan. Loose threads at every corner. Straight stitch, back stitch, zigzag for the seam. In the late-night hour, I note the … Continue reading →

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Q&A (& Giveaway): Amy Kurzweil, author of Flying Couch

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Christi

“I ask myself, Was I born from a stone? Do I still speak Jewish? Does Jewish still exist? I try to say the words to myself. Maybe somebody should hear me. I try to picture a face. My mother’s face. … Continue reading →

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