A New Kind of Snowman!

In Chicago, we have had snow every day this week.  Yeah, it’s only Wednesday – but it is forecast for Continue reading →

Snow, snow, snow

Yes, I know it is February.  Yes, I know it is Chicago.  Yes, I know snow is normal for this Continue reading →

This is the Year you SELL your novel!

To paraphrase Walter Moseley, this is my plan.  So I will be submitting to open reading periods, agents and publishers.  Continue reading →

What happens to a blog when you are in Edit Mode

I haven’t said a lot lately, I’ve been editing. Some people won’t believe that after you write the novel – Continue reading →

A Walk in the Park

Once upon a time, I had a friend who was afraid of clowns.  I don’t know what they did to Continue reading →

Compliments

We love getting them.  They make us feel good.  They point out our strengths.  They stoke the fires of the Continue reading →

PUBLICATION!

Things happen on the way to having a book published.  You have to prove yourself as a writer so that Continue reading →

Come hear me READ! Jan 19th – 7:30 p.m.

January is my month! You can share my happiness by coming out to enjoy a night of interesting writers reading Continue reading →