How full is my bucket? It varies from one day to the next. After a day of writing when my brain is squeezed like a lemon or a day of doctor appointments, or dealing with a family problem, my answer might be “enough to wet my whistle” or “bone dry.” That said, the well I draw … [Read more...] about How Deep is Your Well?
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Planting a Seed
A story is a seed. Planted in a child’s imagination, it can grow to bear fruit. By that I mean the books they will go on to read after they’ve discovered the joys of reading. I was reminded of this recently when I got a lovely email from a young woman whom I’d last seen when she … [Read more...] about Planting a Seed
The Green-eyed Monster
I try not to be envious of the good fortune of others but it happens. These days, I can’t look at my Instagram feed without seeing one new book release, or cover reveal, after another. Dozens and dozens, they form a dizzying stream as I scroll down. Enough books to fill the … [Read more...] about The Green-eyed Monster
SNOW DAY
Yesterday it snowed. I live on the 29th floor of my building on the West side of Manhattan. The view from the floor-to-ceiling windows of our condo brought to mind a snow globe. White snowflakes swirling in a sea of white. My husband and I cozy inside. Me congratulating myself … [Read more...] about SNOW DAY
