Wow, what a weekend at the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop ! Last weekend, I attended the EBWW in Dayton, Ohio to teach two classes. It was such a privilege to work with so many talented, passionate and dedicated writers. The spirit of Erma was everywhere. As Erma said, “It takes a lot of courage to […]
Thanksgiving is coming and thoughts inevitably go to celebrations of food and family. Unfortunately, an alarming number of families in the U.S. experience hunger and food insecurity. It’s become even more dire due to the pandemic. Enter #AuthorsAgainstHunger. #AuthorsAgainstHunger is designed to raise awareness and desperately needed funds. The people who need it most often […]
For some reason, the idea of creative risk-taking keeps coming to mind today. I usually think about it when I hear Bohemian Rhapsody and remember what Queen’s agent said to the band (in the movie) when they wanted to record it as a single: “Opera? Six minutes long? No radio station will ever play it.” […]
As part of the #authorsagainstborderabuse initiative, organized by author Jessica Keener, I am one of over 100 authors (and counting!) who are donating consultation time and book club appearances to raise money for organizations fighting kids in cages and border abuse. The first 3 people to reach out to me requesting a self-publishing or book marketing consultation […]
One of the great joys of speaking at a writer’s conference is meeting new authors. Many are starting their writing career, and they’re often seeking advice. While I’m certainly no expert, I seem to have a firsthand grasp of the pitfalls. From my experience, this is my advice. On How To Start: If you haven’t […]