I was asked recently how I start writing a book. Well, I'll let you in on a super secret: it all starts with the right notebook. Really. And it can't be just any notebook. I like colored ones. I have two that I work between—one that is sort of lime green and the...
Okay, the weekend is nearly here and I know some of you are probably making plans. Good idea. And even if you haven't, I have already done your weekend entertainment itinerary. I know, I know, how kind of me. You'll thank me even more once you've gone and seen:...
I know, an author shouldn't have favorites, but I really, really, love going to the Rose City Chapter's Reader's Luncheon for Literacy. Ah, let me count the reasons" 1) I go down in the most civilized form of travel available. The train. And when you take the train...
sitting in the front row of my Jane Austen talk last week. In fact, the entire night was sort of a series of unexpected moments. But before I give the real shock away, let me tell you, I am so relieved those chats are over. While I'm usually pretty confident I know...
This is probably not a word that most people would use when describing me. I am not the most patient person. I want things to happen. Now. Not months from now, not years from now. But now. Today. Immediately. And so I became a writer. I can just see career counselors...
I have to admit it. I suck at decorating cakes. I mean, I really stink at it. And don't suggest a cake decorating class. I flunked. Twice. It is humbling to have the cake decorating teacher suggest, ever-so-politely, that while my desire to learn how to make cakes...
