Tag: Writer Life
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October Event: Someone You Should Know- A Storytelling Occasion
I’m thrilled to be the featured speaker in a unique series hosted by WCC (725 Pine Street) in Winnetka, IL. On Wednesday, Oct. 9th at 7pm, I will host a storytelling event regarding my life and career as a writer, columnist, artist, writing workshop President, and (newly) film producer. Attendees will receive complimentary #FlashCardsByKQA art…
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Writing Resources From Me & OCWW
It was a delight to be featured in AboutWrite, the column on craft with the Off Campus Writers’ Workshop. I’m a big believer in nurturing and encouraging every writer out there, and compiling a giant list of Writer Resources has been one of the biggest, most exciting elements of my presidency within the workshop. Click…
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Virginia is For Lovers: Fellowship at The Porches
I’m happy to share some snapshots from my week as a Fellow at The Porches in Norwood, VA. A few fun facts: the residence was built in the 1850s (it has a tiny Harry Potter-like bathroom under the stairs; added later on since the original home had no indoor plumbing). The porch was perfection for…
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Why Writers Need An Online Presence
Forget the hubbub about building an online following… how about the concept of providing connection? Kelly Q. Anderson, VP of OCWW I was pleased to be featured in this week’s About Write, Off Campus Writers’ Workshop’s column on craft. In it, I discuss why writers need to have a place for readers to follow their…
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Heart of the Story Podcast: Getting into The New York Times
I was thrilled to be interviewed by Nadine Kenney Johnstone, who has been my Monday afternoon writing instructor for a good period of time now. We chatted about how I got a byline in The New York Times, the importance of writer residencies, the brilliant Off Campus Writers’ Workshop, how I push through rejections, and…
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At Long Last, Some Book News
It is delightfully surreal to share that I have a book coming out. My short story ‘Outfit of the Day’ will be published in an Anthology titled ‘Turning Points.’ The backstory: I am a member of Off Campus Writers’ Workshop in Winnetka. The group is marking its 75th Anniversary as a longstanding Chicago writing group…
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Overheard: St. Patrick’s Day Morning
Yes, I recognize that the balloons in the living room are more blue than green. I did not appreciate that realization at 11pm last night. Kids sleep through vacuums, thunderstorms, and house alarms, but drop one balloon softly into their room and they will stir and thrash in their blankets while I cower in the…
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Elegy in a Pandemic: Letter to myself
(today I participated in a workshop through Off Campus Writers Workshop and there were some brilliant grief prompts presented by Chen Chen, who served as instructor/moderator. Here is what came out) Dear ambitious scholar, Grief is my dog’s collar tucked away in a box, high on the shelf in my closet. My favorite shirt, the…
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Hello September
Photo by Matthew T Rader on Pexels.com This month snuck right on in, didn’t it? I awoke to pitch-black skies and a whole lotta rain. Everything seemed different. Somewhere, nature is quietly whispering, “Autumn is coming, you moron.” Today, Gus begins her very last year of preschool! Fitz and I will be celebrating our wedding…
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