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Category Archives: Books

A much-needed boost of confidence

January 5, 2021

I could use a boost of writing confidence, so I went back to the cards and notes I received after …

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The year’s best nonfiction and fiction (according to me)

December 31, 2020

I set a big goal this year for my Goodreads Reading Challenge: 45 books. The most I ever pledged! This …

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Dealing with piles of paper

December 28, 2020

I am a master at putting files into totes and stowing them in a dark corner. But I decided now …

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Forward motion is what counts

December 21, 2020

I’m a slow writer. My first book, WE’LL BE THE LAST ONES TO LET YOU DOWN: MEMOIR OF A GRAVEDIGGER’S …

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Keeping the faith, one dollar at a time

December 9, 2020

I sold three books recently and received this check for $37.80. I could buy a decent dinner for two or …

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Memoir from a scholarly perspective

October 26, 2020

I’m happy that a subject I love (memoir) is a subject I can focus on in my academic life. In …

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Do some books choose you?

October 16, 2020

Do you believe that some books choose you? I bought Zen on the Trail by Christopher Ives two years ago …

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Deep Valley Book Festival goes virtual!

October 7, 2020

Like many organizations, the Deep Valley Book Festival had to pivot this year and find a way to deliver content …

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Join my virtual CNF writing group class at The Loft this fall!

September 2, 2020

I will be teaching an 8-week virtual Creative Nonfiction writing group class Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m., Oct. 14 – Dec. …

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Slow down, take rest

August 25, 2020

School started yesterday. And I wasn’t there. I’m on sabbatical, one of the major, many perks of working in higher …

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