“I don’t envision myself as someone who’s going to write about rainbows and butterflies”
Thanks to my virtual friend (though I’m pretty sure she exists in the flesh) Linda K. Sienkiewicz for letting me …
Tag Archives: writing
What stops would you put on the Minnesota literary tour?
After reading this review of South Toward Home by Margaret Eby, I started to think of what a “northern” literary tour …
My favorite banned books
In honor of Banned Books Week, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorites. My bookshelves are filled …
Book review: The Grammar of God
My review of Aviya Kushner’s THE GRAMMAR OF GOD: A JOURNEY INTO THE WORLDS AND WORDS OF THE BIBLE, appears …
What the creation of 78,000 words looks like
So, I had a goal to write a manuscript by Sept. 30. I think I’ve done it. I put the …
Come to the reading and writing festival in Grand Marais!
I’m excited to be at the first North Shore Readers & Writers Festival held in gorgeous Grand Marais, Minnesota, Nov. 5-8. Take …
What one author best reflects Minnesota?
When you think of Minnesota, what author do you think best represents the state? Laurie Hertzel of the StarTribune wrote …
The influence of place on writing
In July, I was part of a panel presentation for Augsburg low-residency MFA students. I sat on the panel with …
Review of Oliver Sacks’ “Hallucinations”
In November 2012 I wrote a review of “Hallucinations” for the Minneapolis StarTribune. RIP, Oliver Sacks. Your words will live …
What’s making me happy this week (Aug. 28)
Morrissey, List of the Lost. Our favorite guy continues to make his leap into the literary world. His first novel (coming on …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 