I've never been great at following recipes, perhaps because my first works of fiction were faux cakes and pizzas baked in my magical …
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Saying ‘No’ — A Successful Writer’s Must
There's no one way to build a successful writing career, but there are essential ingredients. One of the most important, I believe, boils …
Genre Love Stories: How Did You Fall?
I was twelve years old and babysitting, at least in body. In my mind, I was Jenny MacPartland—a single woman who'd been knocked punch-drunk …
Leaping Smart: Useful Steps for Authors
"Leap, and the net will appear." —John Burroughs I'm a big fan of leaping toward our dreams, fueled up on faith and determination. If we …
Beauty of a Woman BlogFest
I first read Sam Levinson’s “The Beauty of a Woman” during a dark time in my life and repeatedly as I journeyed out. In honor of the poem …