May 20, 2026 | On Mindfulness
It’s that time of year again. Here in New England, all the snow is melting, and the days are growing longer, and the sun is shining brighter, and wow! What a mess is revealed, from the dusty furniture and the dirty windows inside to the detritus-filled gutters and the...
Dec 27, 2023 | On Writing
Readers love the holidays, and they love books set during the holidays. That’s why these special occasions play a significant role in the writing, promoting, and marketing of books. Writers often forget that setting a book during a particular holiday season can be a...
Oct 12, 2021 | On Writing
When I was a very young woman, I heard a writer say that when you set a story in a given place, you should be able to name every bird, every tree, every flower in that setting. I remember thinking, “Uh oh.” As an Army brat who moved at least once a year, I barely got...
