January’s Big New Book Order #amreading
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I did another big book order this week, and decided I’d try to be more disciplined about this blogging thing and share some of the titles I can’t wait to […]
Fantastic Forthcoming Books…
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A few writers I know, either “IRL” or through online connections, have new books coming out soon. This week I did a big pre-order, so I thought I’d share the […]
Career advice from a master: David Sedaris
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Recently, I heard from an editor who’d published an essay of mine a few years ago. She’s moved into corporate communications, where the $$$ is much better than in publishing, […]
My Year-in-Writing Review: the Highs and Lows of 2017
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2017 wasn’t an easy year for many of us. Professionally, I felt distracted by the national news AND I struggled with health problems. Honestly, I feltĀ kinda stuck at times […]
A new essay from me up at The Washington Post
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I don’t usually write a blog post when I publish something online, but thus far 2017 has been a rough one career-wise, so I’m pretty excited to get some work […]
Announcing the winner of the YOU MADE ME A MOTHER GIVEAWAY — Plus an interview with the author, Laurenne Sala
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I’m SUPER excited to announce the winner of the YOU MADE ME A MOTHER giveaway: RUTH EBENSTEIN Congratulations, Ruth! Please shoot me an email via the online contact form here […]
Talking Writing with the Folks at the SDSU Writers Conference
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Finding a Literary Agent: Acing the Much Anticipated Phone Call
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Well, we’re one week out from the shocking US Presidential election that has left so many devastated. I’m personally just starting to claw myself out of a well of despair. […]
An Imperfectly Magical Writing Residency at The Lemon Tree House in Tuscany
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Last year I spent a week writing in Walla Walla, Washington, courtesy of the Northwest Playwrights Alliance and Ms. Leticia Lopez, who generously donated the use of her vacation home […]
Finding a Literary Agent: Plotting Your Submission Strategy
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So your project feels ready. You’ve compiled a list of literary agents you want to approach, and you’ve drafted a query letter. Now it’s time for the rubber to hit […]