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 …
Tag Archives: fiction
5 ways to bring more enjoyment to your reading
This post is inspired by Laurie Hertzel’s July 24 column in the Minneapolis StarTribune titled “Making the Most of Your …
A mid-point check for the year’s reading goal
The year is half over (I think everyone is breathing a huge sigh of relief — what a crappy year …
Trying something new
Here’s a little secret: I’ve been writing for my entire adult life, and now I am doing what I said …
Writing about peace
I’m honored to be part of this “Folios” edition of the journal War, Literature & the Arts. My friend, Jesse Goolsby, edited …
Don’t even think of publishing unless you’ve done these 4 things
Photo Credit: Pascal Schwab via Compfight cc Whenever I give writing workshops or teach a writing class, I always end …
Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 10
“Long Weekend” Summary: It’s Labor Day weekend, and the staff at Sterling Cooper are figuring out what to do with …
Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 9
“Shoot” Episode Summary: Don’s being courted by the huge firm of McCann Erickson. (Side note: Jim Hobart tries to lure Don …
Facing rejection: Tips for writers
Photo Credit: Simpel1 via Compfight cc My philosophy regarding rejection is pretty simple: submit widely, and you’ll probably get a …
Mad Men Writing Prompt: Season 1, Episode 8
“The Hobo Code” Episode Summary: This is an episode about attachment and detachment. Characters are attached to the things they …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 