Monthly Archives: July 2019

On one of his fabulous “Success Hotline” pep-talks,* my wonderful friend and mentor Dr. Rob Gilbert asked an intriguing question: “What one three-letter word guarantees success?” Mmmm. The word “Yes” sprang to mind, but that didn’t seem right. Then the … Continue reading →

Recently, I received this note from Toby Stein, a gifted writer and editor,* and wanted to share her creative editing approach: “Some months ago, I discovered that my manuscript was nearly 200 pages too long to be welcome by agents … Continue reading →

“There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away Nor any Coursers like a Page Of prancing Poetry – This Traverse may the poorest take Without oppress of Toll – How frugal is the Chariot That bears … Continue reading →

The Peace of Wild Things When despair for the world grows in me and I wake up in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie … Continue reading →

“I swing big, with everything I’ve got. I hit big or I miss big.” “You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.” “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” Babe Ruth A bit of … Continue reading →

Here is a story someone once told me: When butterflies emerge, they must wage a battle to be born. They struggle to emerge from their chrysalis, the small sack that holds them. They push and pull inside until the sack … Continue reading →

“Doesn’t matter, get up, keep fighting.”   J. Michael Straczynski After reading this quote in the New York Times* about a new memoir called, Becoming Superman: My Journey from Poverty to Hollywood, I knew I had to read on. J. Michael … Continue reading →

Once again, self-published books are in the spotlight! This time around, Writer’s Digest is sponsoring the Annual Self-Published EBook Awards. A heads up: The early bird submission deadline is August 1, 2019. One Grand Prize winner will receive: $5,000 in … Continue reading →

“At night, I open the window and ask the moon to come and press its face against mine. Breathe into me. Close the language-door and open the love-window. The moon won’t use the door, only the window.”   Rumi This … Continue reading →

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, July 20, 1969, some lovely poetic meditations on the magical, mysterious moon: “At night, I open the window and ask the moon to come and press its face against mine. … Continue reading →