The dirty little “D” word
How often have you said, “It’s just easier if I do it myself!” It’s hard to give up control, I …
Author Archives: rachaelhanel
A peek into a tumultuous White House, 1973
I’m a little late to the party, but I’ve been listening to the “Bag Man” podcast about Spiro Agnew, hosted …
What are you willing to fight for?
What do you need to go after with fearless tenacity? For me, it’s my writing career. I’m done looking at …
A much-needed boost of confidence
I could use a boost of writing confidence, so I went back to the cards and notes I received after …
The year’s best nonfiction and fiction (according to me)
I set a big goal this year for my Goodreads Reading Challenge: 45 books. The most I ever pledged! This …
The things you want are already out there
I’m a big fan of Jen Sincero, goddess of all things BadAss. I’ve read her books and had her daily …
Dealing with piles of paper
I am a master at putting files into totes and stowing them in a dark corner. But I decided now …
Forward motion is what counts
I’m a slow writer. My first book, WE’LL BE THE LAST ONES TO LET YOU DOWN: MEMOIR OF A GRAVEDIGGER’S …
Don’t dismiss female revolutionaries
Female terrorists have generally been thought of as only going along because someone (a man) has lured them in. But …
New York Times, you missed the ball on this one
Obviously there are more than seven films that address the topic of children and grief. But there are two that …
