Spring Break (Again)

Posted on March 31, 2026 ·

Image by Shirley Hirst from Pixabay

Okay, I’m cheating a little. Technically I already had my Spring Break, a lovely two weeks off from work in which I spent an inordinate amount of time reading books and enjoying the quiet. Now I’m back at work but on a two-week break from school—much needed in a fast-paced master’s program. I’ve spent my homework-free evenings… reading books and enjoying the quiet. In April (probably after tax season), I’ll return with a fun post about rediscovering a favorite novel and, within it, finding new writerly inspiration. Until then, happy first days of spring!

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Unexpected Gifts

Posted on February 28, 2026 ·

Once or twice a year I’m reminded powerfully why writing and sharing our stories is so important. Usually the reminder is in the form of an email sent by a stranger. I can’t express what these unexpected gifts in my inbox mean to me. They often seem … [Continue reading]

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Creativity, Connection, and Hope

Posted on January 31, 2026 ·

Before setting new goals, it’s important to look back at accomplishments and take a moment to celebrate them. I didn’t do everything I wanted to do in 2025, but I held on to my publishing streak (thirteen years running!) and restored the balance in … [Continue reading]

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Beginnings and Endings

Posted on December 30, 2025 ·

Twenty twenty-five was a year of new beginnings, and of endings. It was the year I turned fifty. The year my daughter graduated from college. It was the year my son graduated from high school and moved away for college. It was the year I stopped … [Continue reading]

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An Early Christmas Gift

Posted on November 30, 2025 ·

'Tis the season to be grateful, and this November I have an extra-special reason: I was thrilled to receive an invitation to read an essay at the annual Bar Flies: Eating Christmas event! On December 10, I'll be taking the stage with some of my … [Continue reading]

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5 New Spooky Reads for Fall

Posted on October 17, 2025 ·

It's been raining for weeks, I've been lost in the luxurious limbo of Fall Break, and there's never been a better time to share spooky book recommendations. Here are five new releases that are perfect for autumn. The Bewitching by Silvia … [Continue reading]

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Don’t Hide Your Dreams Away

Posted on September 14, 2025 ·

A few years ago I was cleaning out my closet and decided to dedicate a shelf to my writing. I dusted off my Fourth Wall poster board and stood it upright. I unpacked boxes of author’s copies of the books I’d published and lined them up with the … [Continue reading]

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(Book) Size Matters

Posted on August 31, 2025 ·

In February, ReaderLink, one of the biggest book distributors in the US, announced they will stop distributing mass market paperbacks at the end of the year. Up to seventy percent of mass market paperback sales in the US are sold by ReaderLink's … [Continue reading]

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Read “Driving Lessons” in Five Minute Lit

Posted on July 27, 2025 ·

My son turned eighteen on May 28, the same day this piece was published in Five Minute Lit. Another year gone by. Another milestone. They are adding up to one long road, and it's sure to be a little lonely. Such is parenthood. As always, thanks … [Continue reading]

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Blogging Like It’s 2009

Posted on June 27, 2025 ·

The owner of WiDo Publishing, Karen Jones Gowen, recently shared a post lamenting the absence of writer blogs, which were once so prevalent in our community. The sense of loss expressed in Gowen’s post is relatable; I think many of us miss visiting … [Continue reading]

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