Photo by Kamran Aydinov A few days ago, I received five sample book covers from my publisher. Being included in the cover design process is one of the reasons I am thrilled that She Writes Press is publishing my book. Most publishers make all of the decisions about a...
First, I send my apologies to every person who ever asked me on a date. I didn’t realize how awful it was to face your fear of rejection and ask anyway. I never asked because I was too shy, so I made you do it. I’m sorry. I’m feeling like a...
Mid-century modern elevators by Topher is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0 She Writes Press sent me their cover design questionnaire at the start of the holiday season with the request that I answer “thoughtfully.” It’s due as close to the New Year...
While writing my memoir I had to choose what to include and what to leave out. How much of my marriage would I reveal to readers? Should I write how I sometimes felt about my family? How many private details should I include when writing about my daughter?...
I used to be a book publisher. From 2007 to 2012, I ran the micro press Medusa’s Muse from my kitchen table. I was the publisher, lead editor, business manager as well as the entire marketing department. With the help of my then husband Rick (book designer) and my...
The Radical Housewife: Redefining Family Values for the 21st Century, written by Shannon Drury and edited by me, has won the 2015 USA Best Books Award in the Women’s Issues category. So proud of my author, and my press, Medusa’s Muse. Bravo...
