What do writers have to be grateful for? Sometimes it’s hard to remember. We have a lot to complain out, after all. We’re overworked and underpaid, and we often toil for years with little to no encouragement from the outside world. We all know what’s tough about this gig, butContinue Reading

What is the biggest physical challenge of being a writer? I’m going to say maintaining spiritual wellness. I know, it’s not really a physical challenge, except that it is. In a way. Spiritual Wellness Encourages Physical Wellness As writers, we have to create that bubble of energy to keep ourselvesContinue Reading

I used to have three cats—all strays that I had “rescued” over the years—but I’m down to only one, now. Myra was with me for nearly 14 years, and was a master bug catcher and laser light chaser. Sam, my Halloween cat (she showed up all bones around Halloween time)Continue Reading

Typical writing session: Write sentence. Stare at screen. Get up, go to fridge, open fridge, stare inside, close fridge. Sit down. Write another sentence. Get up, go to cupboard, take out box of crackers, eat crackers, sit back down. Delete last sentence. Stare at screen. Repeat process. Consuming something whileContinue Reading