Writing in the Midst of Life

It’s amazing the difference a year can make in a writing career. Last year at this time I was counting down the days to conference, fretting over one sheets and pitches and which agents I’d be talking to.
This year I haven’t had much time to think about the conference, though I’ve helped plan the workshops, […]

Summer should be a relaxing time spent by the side of the pool sipping lemonade, lazily reading a novel while my kids splash and play.
Reality check! I’ve been “on vacation” visiting family for half the summer, it’s been raining here like it’s Seattle, and we don’t have a pool. Cooling off means carting my kids […]