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Category Archives: Books
What works and doesn’t work in nonfiction
It’s no secret, I love nonfiction. I read a lot of nonfiction books, essays, and literary journalism. Here are some …
The beauty of persistence
Back before I had a book to my name, I would see published authors and feel this intense need/want to …
What some writers have in common with the Backstreet Boys
I heard a conversation the other day regarding the relationship between writers and their readers (aka the “audience”). And this …
Reel Bay: An innovative, creative work of nonfiction
I enjoyed this book immensely. It’s about a woman’s search to find out more about Takako Konishi, who died in …
What I’m good at
God bless Jami Attenberg. If you don’t subscribe to her “Craft Talk” writing newsletter, I highly recommend doing so. She’s …
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 …
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 …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 