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But I don’t even own any lipstick… 9 Aug 2013 | 06:22 pm
True story. So when asked to take a picture to promote this book (IN WHICH I HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN CASE YOU DIDN’T HEAR) I had to borrow lip gloss from my daughter Karly. (Although I’d like to t...
Ninety 8 Aug 2013 | 09:03 pm
My grandmother turns 90 tomorrow. As in ninety years. As in almost exactly twice my age – which will be 45 in eight weeks unless I discover the fountain of youth between now and October 5th. (Any h...
When You Lose Something You Can’t Replace 6 May 2013 | 06:20 pm
Are you sick of hearing about our house fire yet? Don’t worry. I am, too. But bear with me through a final post on the subject. It’s one I have avoided because I hate to cry when I type. But in the en...
A Tale of Two Sirens 2 Apr 2013 | 06:03 pm
I like dark comedy. A lot. So I tried to write something funny about the house fire we had in January. Gave it the old college try, as they say. Whoever they are. And the truth is that we have laughed...
How To Not Write a Novel 21 Feb 2013 | 07:20 pm
6:00 AM: At buzz of alarm, leap from bed confident that TODAY you’ll work on your novel. (Your NOVEL!) 6:05 Guzzle coffee while checking email for news regarding previous novel. No news. Decide not t...
So we had a fire 21 Jan 2013 | 08:27 pm
You might have heard. In fact you may be one of the many, many (many) people who has reached out to us in kindness because we’ve been well-supported and loved beyond all expectation. Or maybe you do...
You wait six weeks for a new post… 10 Dec 2012 | 07:32 pm
…and all you get is this lousy poem. (In which I showcase our true natures.) ‘Twas two weeks before Christmas in 2012, Once more into poetry’s breach I shall delve. Sure, laundry needs folding and cup...
How to Rock a Writer’s Conference 24 Oct 2012 | 12:05 am
…or at least not wet your pants while you’re there. (Probably.) In case you didn’t hear (like most people on the planet) I attended the Writer’s Digest Conference in Hollywood, California last weeken...
When a Teacup Is Not a Teacup 25 Sep 2012 | 06:43 pm
I disappeared again. I know. The funny thing (although it’s not really funny so forget I said funny) is this: When I was “gone” this summer, I was actually still writing posts. It’s just that my blog ...
P.S. To Kill a Mockingbird rocks, right? 29 Aug 2012 | 06:28 pm
Dear Jack’s English Teacher, Sorry for the generic nature of this greeting, but as of right now, I do not know your name. Or the names of any of Jack’s teachers. Not yet. You see, I’m dropping my so...
