New Book: The Library of Absolution is Coming!
You may remember me posting a couple of weeks about signing a contract for a new book series. At the time, I couldn’t say more than that. Well, finally I… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Writing Has a Learning Curve, Just Like Any Skill
This week I went to visit a new writer’s group. Quite a few people there were lamenting their latest rejections (as all writers do), but one person’s complaint really struck… Read more »
The Omnivorous Reader: A Species in Danger of Extinction?
When people ask me for a reading recommendation, which is pretty often, I’ve learned to begin with the question, “What do you want to read?” I used to just start… Read more »
The Day the Toys Died (An Obituary for Toys R Us and Play)
Over the past few months, I’ve been watching the declining fortunes of Toys R Us. Well, really I’ve been watching for years. The chain has been in trouble since a… Read more »
What I’m Up to This Week: 03/16/18
Man, the last of winter is flying by. We actually got a little snow this week. Snow is rare here even in the dead of winter. Even less so in… Read more »
Ideas for Hosting a Neurodiverse Book Club
(Disclaimer: I am neither a doctor nor a mental health professional. Everyone is different, so while the ideas included in this post may apply to some, others may find that… Read more »
Childlike Wonder: Don’t Let It Slip Away
As I get older, it occurs to me that I’m in danger of losing touch with the childlike wonder that makes life worth living. In order to get much joy… Read more »
Finding a Great Book Club
As a reader, I’ve been through… um… probably fifteen to twenty book clubs in my life. I’m not a serial book club abandoner, but things change. I’ve changed clubs when… Read more »
Why I’d Rather Play Like a European
I hear you: What the hell is this woman rambling on about now? What is this, “Play like a European business?” Stick with me and you’ll see. First, a couple… Read more »