I can’t wait to co-lead an encaustic and writing retreat in Vermont with encaustic artist Lorraine Glessner. She’s been hosting these workshops for several years, and invited me to co-host one this summer. When we got together to brainstorm the content for the Vermont art retreat, we had such fun. It was easy to come […]
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Spring Inspiration
What’s inspiring me My friend Constance started a new podcast this year. Dear Constance is a wonderful accompaniment to my morning coffee-making. Her episodes are short and inspirational. I feel like I’m getting wisdom and love from a cool New York friend. You might like it too! Sea Wife by Amity Gaige was such a […]
What feelings are necessary to commit to a project?
What kind of feelings do we need to commit to a project? Does it have to be WOO HOOO!!!! Or can it be something else? I just realized that for me, I don’t need to feel WOW THIS IS GOING TO BE SO GREAT I AM SO EXCITED TO WRITE THIS. It doesn’t have to […]
Developmental editing for your book
You’re working on a book, and it’s not quite working. You know you need help, but what kind? Some kind of editing? There are many kinds of editing, each required at different phases of book writing. Developmental editing, content editing, line editing, and proofreading are types of editing we all need. As a book coach, […]
Speaking to book clubs
Last month, I had the great fortune to speak to a book club in Costa Rica about my novel, Chasing Sylvia Beach. I am so honored when people read (and like) my book. It’s fun to hear their thoughts about it and answer questions. When I published CSB, I focused on the themes of the […]
The Surprising Power of Creative Disappointment
In this Sparked podcast with Jonathan Fields, we are diving into creative disappointment. We look at what it is, why it can impact us so deeply, and the lasting impression disappointment can leave if we don’t have a way to process it. I reflect on the issue of being ‘bright-sided’ too early and why it’s […]
Ephemeral Necessities
Being a writer or an artist requires a lot from us. Yet it’s not all about discipline and focus and whatever it takes to finish projects. What are ephemeral necessities These are the things artists and writers have in their lives on a regular. They include: slowing down noticing feelings describing their inner world in words […]
Life is magic when you are open to it
I want to let you know about something magical I will be co-leading this year. The Vermont Landscape with Lorraine Glessner. I was camping with friends and we were chatting about American states we wanted to visit. Vermont came up and I said, yes, I’d like to go there. I’ve never been, and I have […]
What is on your writing back burner?
You know the writing back burner. It could be crowded with ideas, things you insist you still want to write. They silently simmer in the background. I don’t think these sidelined projects are benign. I think they linger in the background until we set them aside or give them their due. I speak from experience […]
How to Navigate Between Stability, Burnout & a New Passion
In this Sparked podcast with Jonathan Fields I am responding to a question from listener Lauren – Sparketype: Maven/Nurturer Listener Lauren shares a moment of genuine inflection where she knows what she wants to do next, but also feels beholden to the job she has now, and who it’s serving, and also isn’t so quick […]