Posts Tagged ‘writing life’
It's Not Me, It's You
Like most writers, I’ve had my share of bad reviews. I’ve also had more than my share of glowing raves. Early in my career, there was so little attention to my work that the good reviews could make my day. And the bad ones could send me to bed. Over the years, after having experienced the full range of…
Read MoreClosing the Door
There’s a village in my computer — friends, fans, readers, and colleagues. It’s a populous, sometimes chaotic little burg always bustling with news, gossip, opinions and potential excitement. It’s very attractive to the writer, the quiet, semi-recluse who is often alone in her own head. When the words dry up and the blank page seems a mile long,…
Read MoreBook Groups and Pajamas
I love book groups. What could be better than a gathering of smart, funny, engaged woman (well, it usually is all woman, and maybe a husband or two) talking about books? Generally, wine and snacks are involved. And I’m usually in my pajamas. It’s true — a couple of times a month, sometimes every week, I join in book group…
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