Me and a mic

I’m being interviewed for a podcast on writing today. I’m pretty scared since I’ll have to be spontaneous and that can lead to disaster. I really prefer time to write words out and think them over. Plus I hate my voice. I’ll let you know when...

Teach yourself to write

I’m presenting a workshop a week from Thursday (July 17) on Teaching Yourself to Write. (Thanks to my pal Marion Jensen for the workshop idea. It’s going to be fun.) The event will be at the Pleasant Grove Library, 7pm. It’s free and the public is...

the baby book is born

The book launch this past Saturday went REALLY WELL, exceeding all expectations. Thank you so much to my dear friends and family who show me so much love and support. Here’s me and my momsie…she’s the best… There are still two more chances to...

Titles. Not my job.

One of the things people are the most surprised about when they ask me about traditional publishing is that the author doesn’t select the title. The author can SUGGEST a title, and is usually asked to suggest more than one, but ultimately–with most...

bucket list checkoff

Yay! On Friday I will do something I’ve dreamed of for years. I was asked this morning to speak to two Creative Writing classes at Viewmont High School. Eeee! Nervous but excited. Now how do I figure out the right things to say for NINETY MINUTES each?...