What Took You So Long? Too Scared to Try
It’s difficult to say “how long” I’ve been writing Radio Head. What’s that, now? Aren’t I writing a fiction novel about a “hopelessly dysfunctional Orange County family unraveling at the seams”? Why...
View ArticleDiscipline to Make a Day Productive
One of my challenge is to discipline myself to “plan and do” day in and day out. I feel I am pretty good at organizing my activities and following them up when I have a relatively structured day. By...
View ArticleAttention Aspiring Children’s Book Authors
To commemorate National Literacy Month this September, MeeGenius!, a new reading, bookstore and publishing app for kids that features word highlighting, audio playback and story personalization, is...
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Tips For Freelance Writers
I’m a freelance writer! Sounds good, right? Ready to make it happen? Here are a few tips from a long term writer-on-assignment (me!) When you make the announcement to acquaintances that you are a...
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Reflections of an Author’s Year of Revisions
This morning I stumbled upon Nova Ren Suma‘s refreshing blog post: The Year I Revised My Novel Seven Times. Is it simple enough for me to say that I’m touched by her tender and satisfied account of her...
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What Makes a Writer a WRITER?
During my time as a professional blogger and as a social media consultant, I have come across many business owners who “fancy themselves writers.” While I applaud anyone who has honed the craft of...
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The Beauty of Indian Writing
Evening performance from Jaipur Literature Festival 2011, Jaipur, India In honour of the Jaipur Literature Festival, which kicks off on January 24 in Jaipur, India, I am publishing an article I wrote...
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10 Books About India, Because “Eat, Pray, Love” Is Not The Only One
There are two types of people in the world: those who think Shantaram is a great book; and those who think it is a spew of virulent air, driven by the criminal mind and maniacal ego of its Australian...
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Rain and Mist in the American Pacific Northwest
Setting for the Port Townsend Writing Conference at Fort Worden Crabbing at Port Hadlock Fort Flagler between the thunderstorms I have a mixed relationship with the Northwest: love its beauty and cool...
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A Little Vintage Jackson Brown and Muir’s Mountains of California
Despite my many comings and goings, the San Francisco Bay Area has always been home. But it took me a long time to admit that: My process has involved lots of taking off to see what it might be like...
View ArticleRemembering Harry: A Writer in Heels
I was in London that day, and it was in London, not New York, nor in the United States, that I found myself ready to write about Harry Koutoukas – and his death. Perhaps it’s ..... The post...
View ArticleTips For Freelance Writers
I’m a freelance writer! Sounds good, right? Ready to make it happen? Here are a few tips from a long term writer-on-assignment (me!) When you make the announcement to acquaintances that you are a...
View ArticleWhat Makes a Writer a WRITER?
During my time as a professional blogger and as a social media consultant, I have come across many business owners who “fancy themselves writers.” While I applaud anyone who has honed the craft of...
View ArticleRain and Mist in the American Pacific Northwest
Setting for the Port Townsend Writing Conference at Fort Worden Crabbing at Port Hadlock Fort Flagler between the thunderstorms I have a mixed relationship with the Northwest: love its beauty and cool...
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A Little Vintage Jackson Brown and Muir’s Mountains of California
Despite my many comings and goings, the San Francisco Bay Area has always been home. But it took me a long time to admit that: My process has involved lots of taking off to see ..... The post A Little...
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