I’m Alive!
A few years ago, I had lunch with the U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis. My heart pounded as I carefully placed each bite of food in my mouth, making sure not to dribble down my front.... Read More
Scary Stories and the Heebie-Jeebies
There was a time when I liked to watch scary movies on television. From the safety of my living room, I would let the creepy sensations pass through me as I viewed the terror on screen. It was like pe... Read More
Happy 200th!
James and John were in their early twenties when they went to their father asking for a loan. As apprentices in the printing industry, they had a vision to create a new publishing firm in New York Cit... Read More
Piecing It Together
I like beginnings. So much potential lies at the beginning–the launch of a business, the first day of school, or Chapter One of a book. I also find it easy to start something and not finish it. ... Read More
Writing Critique Sandwich
Are you making a mistake when critiquing other writers? Whether you critique in online communities or meet in person, critiquing has a set of rules you should know before agreeing to check someone els... Read More