Ten Things I’m Thankful for in My Writing Career – a Retrospective

I’m over at Word Whores today, giving thanks and making lists. Again.

Top Two Writing Resources

I’m over at Word Whores today, talking about my top two favorite writing books of all time.

What Happens When You Talk About Writing Instead of Doing It

This was smoke from the Gila fire drifting our way Friday evening. Fortunately the cooler air over the weekend subdued the fire quite a bit. When I was in college, I imagined sometimes that a TV or movie camera was following me around. For a long time I thought this was a weird thing about me, weird enough that I…

Ducking the Spanking

One of the things I love about this house is how the sunset fills every window. I don’t often take photos from inside the house, but I thought I’d try. Can’t get all the windows very well, though. Hmm. Maybe I need a panorama card for my camera! Writers tend to have funny conversations. If overheard, they might sound quite…

Best Writing Retreat Ever

You all know the saw – writing is a lonely gig. And that’s why having friends and critique partners can be so very important. This last weekend, Laura and Marcella came to Santa Fe to visit me. We had a lovely time. We toured around the countryside – I’m sure they’ll share some of the adventures – soaked in the…