I've long said that I'm a writing conference junkie. Big, small, or in between, there's always something to learn and someone to meet. There are also many wonderful choices, and I like to keep up with what's happening even if I can't attend. One that I've looked at for several years and have read many great… Continue reading Trading Gideon for a Levite
Category: Writing life
Wednesday Writing: I Love Words
 Last Friday was Career Day at my children's school, so I spent part of the day talking with classes about being a writer. I always have fun doing this, though it also always gives me a new appreciation for teachers. Standing in front of a classroom of kids trying to teach about something and… Continue reading Wednesday Writing: I Love Words
Wednesday Writings: An Inspiration
Everyone needs inspiration to keep moving through the rough patches, whether you're a teacher or a writer or parent ... or any other role. I'm one of the bloggers over at Favorite PASTimes, which is a blog that features author interviews and book reviews for historical projects. Our author interview this week is with Martha… Continue reading Wednesday Writings: An Inspiration
Writing in Bits & Pieces
"The way you define yourself as a writer is that you write every time you have a free minute. If you didn't behave that way you would never do anything." Novelist John Irving (1942-) One of my biggest challenges as an aspiring novelist is finding the time to write enough to seem like I've actually… Continue reading Writing in Bits & Pieces
