See, there are certain things – like how to breathe, for instance – that I sort of expect myself to…
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Beloved Insignificant
The Hubs and I have been on a 90s movie kick recently. Steel Magnolias, Regarding Henry, The Fugitive, Primal Fear…
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Story: A Search for Truth
One does not simply “finish” reading a novel by John Steinbeck. Not just Steinbeck, but any great work of fiction…
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A Novel Sort of Poetry
One of the great mysteries of life is that inexplicable, undeniable link between poetic inspiration and mowing the lawn. I…
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Diary of a Convalescent Soul
In the third book of the Gatekeeper trilogy, our heroine Anna Merritt has this conversation with her new friend, Sherry:…
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Home-Work; or, Poetry Strikes Again
Working from home can be a tricky business. Someone asked me the other day how the whole writing thing works…
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O Frabjous Day!
A few days ago, I used the word “frabjous” in everyday conversation, and my husband asked me what it means.…
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One Week More!
Friends. FRIENDS. The launch of my first poetry collection is just ONE WEEK AWAY!!! That’s right: on April 27th, you…
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Launch Date & Sneak Peek
It’s National Poetry Month! In celebration thereof, I am pleased as punch to announce the official launch date of my…
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Now and Not Yet: Part II
Happy Easter, friends. If you’ve read much of the blog at all, you know already that I like to write…
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