I love live theater, especially musicals. Plays are words in action. They bring the written page to life. Writers are told “show, don’t tell.” Theater productions are the epitome of showing. They are part and parcel of the show business. …
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 31, 2025
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 …
- 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 …
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