Back to the garden
A garden is always a series of losses set against a few triumphs, like life itself.” ~May Sarton I’m taking time off to work in the garden, so I’ll leave you with one of my gardening essays. This one...
View ArticleKeep telling your stories
Today’s quote is for the students who attended my three-part “WRITING IT REAL” workshop series at the Royal Oak Public Library. All of you inspired me with your courageous essays and conversation....
View ArticleThe family paper trail
Earlier this week, a student in my writing workshop read a wonderful essay about working as a newspaper carrier when he was a boy. It brought back a memory of a column I wrote for The Daily Tribune...
View ArticleWriting a newspaper column
Last week, I posted a column I wrote about my son’s boyhood career as a newspaper carrier. This week, I heard from a fellow newspaper columnist who happened to spot a feature article I wrote for...
View ArticleDaily quote journal 4-24-15
“Publication and temporary creative successes are something you have to recover from. They kill as many people as not. They will hurt, damage and change you in ways you cannot imagine. The most...
View ArticleMemoir night at the library
At the Royal Oak Public Library: It’s All About You: How to Write Your Memoir, Wednesday, July 8, 7:00pm. Join me for a summer evening discussion about the craft of memoir. Whether you want to write a...
View ArticleThe stories in a name
Though I have few regrets in my life — and I count my blessings daily — I am sorry I didn’t keep my maiden name or use it professionally when I married my husband 36 years ago. How much are … Continue...
View ArticleA workshop to jumpstart your writing
“I’ve never met many of my best friends. I’ve read them, as if all their words were letters meant for me. You have no idea who’s waiting for your work. Don’t leave them friendless.” ~Martha Beck There...
View Article“Details, Details” workshop
Join me at the Royal Oak Public Library on Wednesday, May 2 (7:00 – 8:30 PM) for an evening workshop focusing on how to identify and describe the colorful specifics that editors look for in personal...
View ArticleA special writing workshop for women
Among the things that make me happy: helping other women find their voices and hearing their stories. That’s why I’m excited about my upcoming workshop, “Your Story, Your Power,” which is based on the...
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