With all the doom and gloom repeatedly in the news through all media channels, it’s easy to forget that it’s good to just be alive. It’s even better when we can muster some excitement to be here. In honor of … Continue reading →
In honor of joining a new gym, the Evanston Athletic Club, here are thirteen thoughts about the body and being in it. 1. Stress is a fact of life. It is dangerous, because it causes the body to secrete chemicals … Continue reading →
In preparing for our first writing conference, Evanston Writers Workshop 2010 “In the Trenches With the Writer,” May 15 and 16, 2010, I have learned a few things. Some of them are useful, some obvious, and some… well, it is … Continue reading →
Come visit the Writer’s Retreat Blog for our regular Wiley Wednesday feature, this week penned by yours truly. Enjoy!
Continue reading →It’s been a while since I’ve written a Thursday 13, but here goes: 13 Herbs and Spices What’s the difference between an herb and a spice? It depends who you ask. To a botanist, an herb is a plant lacking … Continue reading →
Come see my essay at the Writer’s Retreat on Outlining and the unusefulness of it!
Continue reading →13 Random Thoughts on the Train1. The sun is really bright today. The sky is a blue field, no clouds visible as the train snakes its way toward downtown. There’s something about the air when it’s cold, even mores in … Continue reading →
Chapter 14 of The Night Is A Harsh Mistress, featuring Rachel Carmichael, is up on the Writer’s Retreat blog. Check it out!
Continue reading →I’ve written a Wiley Wednesday post, a regular feature of the Writer’s Retreat Blog where we discuss aspects of the art and craft of writing. Today’s post is “Twin Realities.” Come take a look!
Continue reading →Chapter 13 of The Night Is A Harsh Mistress is up for your reading pleasure. (We had an extra one on Saturday, so this one is short, sweet, and too the point – you know you like it!)
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