Monthly Archives: January 2019

When my writing buddy Hank Quense told me about his new ebook for kids who want to write fiction, I knew he had a winner! I’ve attended his workshops and I know how valuable they are. I also love his … Continue reading →

“One may go a long way after one is tired.”   French Proverb How true many athletes and peak performers have found this to be! And yet how often, many of us forget it during the day when a bit of … Continue reading →

Writing advice is easy to find — it’s all over the Internet. Don’t use adverbs. Don’tstarta book with the weather. Don’t check you email while you’re trying to write a novel. It goes on and on. But once in a … Continue reading →

Molière, a French playwright, actor and poet, is widely admired as one of the greatest writers in the French language and all of world literature. He was incredibly versatile and wrote comedies, farces, tragicomedies, and more. Born on January 15 … Continue reading →

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”   Babe Ruth “There is no mistake so great as not going on.”   William Blake Wow! William Blake and Babe Ruth, the Great Bambino, not only quoted on the same page, … Continue reading →

May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries may the breeze blow new strength into your being. may you walk gently through the world … Continue reading →

“There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”   C.S. Lewis What a helpful, hopeful way to think of the work that lies before us not just today, but in the future! How freeing it will be if … Continue reading →

“Brevity is the soul of lingerie.”     Dorothy Parker Short stories appear to be making a comeback and that may suit some of you perfectly. If so, then you may want to check out this contest: the Winter  Short Story Award … Continue reading →

With the New Year still fresh and fragrant with opportunity, it seems like a great time to take stock of some of the gifts – the amazing assets – we bring to the page and the creative party we’re all … Continue reading →

Today, January 8, is my father Albert’s birthday. His encouragement is one of the reasons I became a writer. Here’s how it all started: In our apartment, the dining room was my father’s office. In it was a big black … Continue reading →