Tapping the New Year with a Review, Advice, and a Rally Cry

The Review Right at the end of 2014, my first freelance book review went live (you can read my thoughts on MEMOIRS OF A MUSE at Fig Tree Books here). Writing book reviews is a challenge for me, so it felt great to see this one reach publication. The key to such success–in this project and …

Writers at the Table: Meet Richard Borchers

Once a month, I meet with writers at the Harwood Place retirement living center, and every so often I get to share one of their stories. Today, I’m excited to introduce Richard Borchers.  Richard is a long-time member of the group and a committed writer. He always brings great stories to the table, including this one inspired …

Writing. It’s serious business.

There’s nothing like a good, long meet-up with a writing friend to get the creative juices flowing. Yesterday, I drove the ninety miles headed west to sit with Victoria Flynn for several hours and talk shop. We worked up some big plans, exchanged story ideas; I drove home with thoughts for a new post. Everybody wants to be …