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...
Photo by Markus Winkler I sit at my desk with my lap top open and begin to type. Just start, I think. Write anything. Write the first impulse of words! If you start, you’ll find the flow. My fingers stop. I stare at my plant that is trying to adapt to the new...
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...
Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day. Every year, I listen to his speech “I have a dream”. I have fought for the dream of unity, kindness, freedom, justice, friendship, and hope. Not Trump‘s dream of power, retribution, sexism, patriarchy, and wealth. But this is where...
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...
Christmas has always been challenging for me, probably because we’re all supposed to be so happy! The holiday spirit is about joy and child-like wonder and no one is allowed to be sad. Sadness equals “Bah Humbug.” So here I was, facing Christmas...
