How to Beat Writer’s Block and Have a Better Life
Overcoming Writer’s Block, The Writer’s Guide to Beating the Blank Page by Marcy Pusey is much more than a book on writing; it is a book on the “psychology of…
Read moreReading as a Writer
Some may have noticed a large number of biographies on my 2020 reading list. There’s a reason for that. [conspiratorial whisper] Here’s a little behind the scenes information: Writers need…
Read moreA Year of Books – 2020 in Review
I don’t remember a time when I didn’t love books. Practically from the time I was born, my uncle ensured I had a ready supply and my mom read to…
Read moreRemembering My First Encounter With a Science Writer
Though young me would have been very surprised at the fact, I recently became a member of the National Association of Science Writers. From the time I was a child,…
Read moreThe World of Children’s Literature Lost a Legend, I Lost My Uncle
While most know Lee Bennett Hopkins as a legend in the world of children’s poetry, to me he was much more. He was my uncle, my godfather, a huge part…
Read moreThe First Time You Do Anything Is Scary But Exhilarating
I recently took a trip of firsts. I had the opportunity to attend a writer’s retreat (my first) just outside the city of Omaha. Since I had never before been…
Read moreThe Benefits of the Writing Family
About a month ago, while out with my husband socially, I was asked what I do, and replied “I am a writer.” This was the first time in a long…
Read moreBig News – Another Hat for Me!
I’m going to share a secret. I’m a bit of a column junkie. You know, those chatty pieces in newspapers and sometimes magazines where people cleverly share bits of their…
Read moreBack in the Word Game
I am very happy to be back in the word game. Though I have seen my name and words in print many times before, I am still thrilled when I…
Read moreNetworking at Its Best
As a mom, I have learned that I can and should not try to do it all alone. When we aren’t focusing on our differences and how we do things…
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