January’s Big New Book Order #amreading
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…
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 […]
Getting Started as a Writer: Finding a News Peg
I published a new essay this week, titled Sexism Against Female Athletes Starts Early. Just Ask My Daughter, tied to the drama surrounding Serena Williams and the disastrous US Open […]
Career advice from a master: David Sedaris
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, […]
Getting Started as a Writer: Retreats, Conferences and Workshops
I’ve been meaning to share some thoughts about writing retreats, conferences and workshops. What can you expect? How do you choose the right one? Here are a few ideas. Last […]
Getting Started as a Writer: Helpful Books, Websites, and Podcasts
In my last post, I talked about how often I hear from people who feel a calling to write but don’t know where or how to start. I’m sharing some […]
Getting Started as a Writer
It happens often: a woman, usually a mom, confesses to me that she’d maybe like to write one day. Or she does write a little, and she’d maybe like to […]
Win a copy of YOU MADE ME A MOTHER just in time for Mother’s Day!
I’ve got a fun giveaway for you all, just in time for Mother’s Day! YOU MADE ME A MOTHER is a heartwarming picture book written by my friend Laurenne Sala, […]
Announcing the winner of the YOU MADE ME A MOTHER GIVEAWAY — Plus an interview with the author, Laurenne Sala
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 […]
