Plot lines, Protagonists and Phantasms
I was inspired to write this article after recently having a vivid dream of my grandmother who has been dead for quite some time, leaving me with some questions.
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I write about my journey as a writer, publishing consultant and other topics when inspired.
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Why So Sad?
I’ve been feeling kind of sad the last couple of days and can’t be sure why.
Over 600 Pages of Angst and Reward
It’s taken me almost three weeks to read Kathryn Stockett’s The Calamity Club and I just finished it this morning with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat; as cliché as that sounds, it is the truth.
Enjoying a Night with Book Lovers
Reese's Book Club NY
Making One’s Hometown Part of the Story
When I began writing seriously, I hadn’t considered writing much about where I grew up.
Devouring the Journey of the Publishing Industry
"How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America"
Thoughts on the Met Gala
Sure, I like fun and I like fashion, even though if Miranda Priestly’s eyes happen to land on me, which would be unlikely, and not because she’s a fictional character, it’s certain I’d get her notorious pursed lips.
Drugs, Sex, Rock & Roll, but Oh So Much More
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Thank you, Shawn Phillips
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Anxiety-Ridden
How naïve I must’ve been when I felt joy watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve.
A Challenging Commitment
About two weeks into December I made a decision.
Not Relinquishing My Joy
The holiday season has come to an end…again…and I’ve lived through oh so many.
The History of a Very Special Home
It’s been about five years since the last time I had to go to my previous home to pick up a package that was mistakenly sent there by default.
With Apologies to “Of Little Faith”
“Of Little Faith” was the first novel I ever wrote, but not the first one published.
Civil Discourse While Waiting On Line
Why is it easier to challenge someone’s prejudices or outright racism when they are a stranger?
National Poetry Month...
In Conclusion
Mourning Democracy
At this stage in my life I have lost some loved ones, as would be expected.
Following My Own Writing Advice
It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve shared anything here on Substack and it’s not for any lack of topics.
Conspiracy Theories and Those Who Believe Them
When I was a very young child my aunt invited my family for a Sunday dinner, which wasn’t a common event.
How One Teacher Could Have Derailed My Writing Career
When I first realized that I wanted to take my writing from being a hobby to a career, I started taking numerous writing courses at different colleges.