In the midst of a rainy week, the sun broke through just long enough for the 2nd Annual Book Fest at Blend Coffee Bar. There were around 25 authors selling a books in a wide range of genres. If you were there, thanks for coming out to support local authors! If you’ve never been to […]
“Where do you get your ideas?” It’s a question I’m often asked when talking about my books, and I’m never entirely sure how to answer. For me, inspiration is all around. I spin stories while walking in the woods, drinking a cup of coffee, or looking at lovely flowers from a friend (thanks, Kate!). One
Author commentary on stories featured on my Freely Written podcast in August 2024: Condesplaining and Migraine. At the end of each month, I’ll shed some light on my writing adventures. If you’re new to Freely Written, this podcast offers very short stories written from a chosen prompt with no planning and very little editing. These
Though The Insistence of Memory was published several years ago, it was recently submitted to Independent Book Review where it earned a starred review! I’m thrilled with Erica Ball’s thoughtful review and hope it encourages more readers to check out The Insistence of Memory. You can read the full review below or on Independent Book
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Do literacy and logic have a chicken-or-egg relationship? Our ability to read and write is formed by a certain degree of logic. Words, sentences, essays, and novels can all be broken down into basic rules and structures. By studying these underlying elements, we improve our reading and writing skills. Do those skills, in turn, improve
