Would anyone mind if I tossed in a piece of poetry now and then? If I shared a bit of that cloud that occasionally comes by and snags on the corner of my mind? I suppose no one will object. … Continue reading →

Scents trigger in me a visceral, down-in-the-gut immediacy. I smell the meat of a cracked-open walnut, and I’m immediately nine years-old and swinging my legs over a low branch on the walnut tree that grew in the backyard of my … Continue reading →

At the bidding of my doctor, I’m taking the day off to rest the old wrists.  May I be the first to say, wrist-resting is hard for a Type-A.  Grrrrr. My best to you all, Auburn

Miss Dragon here today, filling in for the ailing Auburn — some whiny excuse about her wrist, yet again. I’m, however, feeling fit as a fiddle and ready for duty. Auburn and I have been having quite a discussion lately … Continue reading →

Those little writing lightbulb moments never seem to come with good timing. For me, I seem to be struck with lightning just as I’m loading my groceries onto the conveyor and can’t stop to grab my pen and journal. Suddenly, … Continue reading →

I can feel it in my bones. This is the year of discovery — if not discovery of my work by my future fabulous agent and editor, then the self-discovery of broader writing interests and new ways to stretch my … Continue reading →

        Happy New Year, everyone! What say we make this the year we all successfully publish our lovely books? Okay? Not to get all nostalgic on you, but this has been an amazing past year. My manuscript, All The Dancing … Continue reading →

Have I mentioned my dear husband lately? You know, the one who brings me my morning paper and a nice skinny latte, no foam, no sugary stuff — without being asked? That Guy? (He does dishes, too, by the way.) … Continue reading →

Okay, everyone — hold up your glasses. I’d like to make a toast. I know it’s not New Year’s Eve yet, but you can’t blame a girl for getting a jump on things. I can’t let this perfectly good glass … Continue reading →

How many people decide to have their kitchen remodeled four days before Christmas? Not many, I’d wager. For one thing, it puts a cramp in the annual cookie baking extravaganza when the oven is unplugged and the refrigerator is inaccessible. … Continue reading →