Some of the best advice I received was to join a professional writing organization. While researching the various writing groups to find the best fit for my needs, I stumbled across Sisters in Crime (“SinC”). It’s a national organization which …
Who me? Write a blog? You must be jesting. Watch out for flying pigs and a cold front down below. Because against type, I’m launching a site…and writing a blog.
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- March 24, 2025
The thought of Restaurant Week makes me salivate. It originated in New York City over thirty years ago, created by a restaurateur and the founder of Zagat. Over the years, Restaurant Week has spread across the United States and around …
- March 17, 2025
As I’ve previously mentioned, most of the humorous scenes in my books are based on real-life incidents. My children and grandchildren have provided ample fodder for my stories. My beta readers have had fun guessing which child served as the …
- March 10, 2025
My daughter has lived in San Francisco for over a decade. There are many great attractions in the city center. If you’re a first-time visitor, you may want to drive the winding road down Lombard Street, or take the Cable …
- March 3, 2025
You never know which way the winds are going to blow. The tides are constantly changing. There is a considerable time lag between book conception and publication. Even if you write something in line with the current market trends, the …
- February 24, 2025
Ten days ago, we celebrated Valentine’s Day, an annual event celebrating romance and love. For children, it’s a day of cookies and candy, class parties, and the exchange of Valentine’s cards. I vividly remember the excitement of the kids as …
- February 17, 2025
Family photos can be a painful ordeal. It’s tough to coordinate naptime schedules and the best sunlight for photographs. And, if you want a beach photo, the tides must be considered as well. Sometimes, getting a group photo in which …
- February 10, 2025
I recently returned from a trip to Boston. My son and his family moved across the country for a new business opportunity. Long ago, Horace Greeley, a New York newspaper editor, uttered a now famous piece of advice: “Go West, …
- February 3, 2025
Like many authors, my route to becoming a writer was a long and winding road. When I was a child, I enjoyed writing poetry. Initially, my poems were rather pedantic, of the “roses are red” variety. But my mother praised …
- January 27, 2025
Last month, my parents celebrated their 69th Wedding Anniversary. They are both in their nineties and live independently in their own home. My mother was a dancer when she was younger, and she’s still lithe and agile. My dad said …
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