Because my friend Kelsi Bova wondered what writers like me do all day, I thought it might be fun to show, rather than tell. Here’s what last
ME: All I want is a sign to tell me what to do; just a little sign. Is that too much to ask? UNIVERSE: Here! I
While growing up, my sister and I watched endless reruns of Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and That Girl and then took turns pretending to
Like many writers, I’ve always loved reading, cutting my teeth on Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and Harriet the Spy, followed by Little Women, which I must
Regrets and kindness, what can they possibly have in common? Best-selling author George Saunders, for one. Saunders, speaking in Charlotte last week, said one of
When InStyle magazine labels a t-shirt a bargain at $198, the Sunday paper features designer sheets for a mere $267 per set in “Master Suite
In today’s polarized climate (yes, it is really cold here, but I mean this in the “extremely opposed” sense) we are a nation divided, firmly
After finishing FALL, I workshopped it; gave it to impartial, published writers for further critique; amended accordingly; then set out on my quest for representation.
Remember this song? Secret agent man Secret agent man They’ve given you a number, and taken away your name. It was first sung by
There has been a novel floating around in my head for six or seven years. It is partially based on a true story told to