Monthly Archives: September 2025

SEA-SAND AND SORROW What are heavy? sea-sand and sorrow:What are brief? to-day and to-morrow:What are frail? Spring blossoms and youth:What are deep? the ocean and truth. —Christina Rossetti

“Reading is like stepping into somebody else’s mind, a holiday from oneself.” Joan Aiken A short story: When I was in the midst of an early rewrite of my children’s novel, I decided to give my little heroine another girl … Continue reading →

Here’s how Bruce Springsteen describes writing his new autobiography, Born to Run:* “In 2009, we played the Super Bowl and I wrote a little essay for a website. I felt like I found a good voice to write in with it … Continue reading →

Muhammad Ali is surely one guy who wrote his own story in his own way! Some of his words to energize and uplift you: “I am an ordinary man who worked hard to develop the talent I was given. I … Continue reading →

“You have to sweep the temple steps a lot in hopes that the god appears.” Dean Young Whatever we’re writing, we’ve all had the same experience: There are many times — moments, days, and even weeks — when we simply … Continue reading →