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The Dreaded B-Word
I wrote this for my newsletter, and the response from my subscribers was so powerful that I decided to repost it here on the blog. The...
Jul 9, 20233 min read
The Many Maggies
There is not just one Maggie. There are myriad Maggies. There are so many I can barely keep up with us. To give all my Maggies a voice –...
May 27, 20235 min read
The Value of Story in a Chaotic World
I get very involved in the big events of our time, the ones being covered non-stop by the news, and especially the ones that push my...
May 3, 20237 min read
Baby Got Back(list)
An author’s backlist is her fortune. It’s also her taskmaster. And maintaining it sometimes brings up deep questions that go straight to...
Jan 31, 20232 min read
Fatal Phantasm
I was at the 6 month point in a long hiatus from writing. I'd been blocked for months at the beginning of the pandemic. Three of my...
Dec 30, 20224 min read
The Year Gone By
It has been a year of transition and challenges for us here at Serenity. Big changes have happened. I entered a partnership with Oliver...
Dec 6, 202221 min read
Holly & Humbug
To get you into the spirit of the season, here are the first three chapters of my holiday romance Holly and the Humbug. If you love...
Mar 7, 20227 min read
Creating Through Crises
Actionable steps to restore and preserve creative energy during difficult times.
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Just for Writers: Story Structure Masterclass
Here's what happened. A writers group needed a workshop before the end of the year and asked me to do it over the two weeks that included...
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