“Everything is copy,” said Nora Ephron. But in what way?

There was something that nagged at me quite a lot recently when I read a piece about the late Nora … More

When reading gets heavy, try writing (something different)

I’ve always had several books on the go at once, and rarely found one of them so unputdownable as to … More

Art, Psychology, and Forks in the Road

I was listening to a radio show recently and the guest, a very accomplished painter, was criticizing artists who go … More

Some Things to Do When You’re Stressed to Relieve Tension Quickly

If you’re wondering what to do when you’re stressed, I have some ideas. For starters, you may want to cook … More

One Argument for Writing Every Day

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:
Recently, writers all over the Internet got outraged over an article declaring that unless you write…

Careful, or You’ll End Up in My Novel

Fiction writers usually rely more on imagination than on replicating certain lived life experiences, but sometimes people beg to be … More

Happiness, poem by Jane Kenyon

Originally posted on Silver Birch Press:
HAPPINESS by Jane Kenyon There’s just no accounting for happiness, or the way it turns up like…

Elegant Photo Business Cards on a Gold Background

Photo business cards are in vogue right now, and I’m quite proud of my versions on a gold background. The … More

Wishes from Children to Their Dad for Father’s Day Cards, and More

Father’s Day is coming up on June 20 in the US and I imagine many people are scrambling for the … More

How to Read 140 Books a Year. But Should You?

John Matthew Fox, who keeps a website for writers (Bookfox), sent out a newsletter recently about two fellow authors meeting … More