I interview wellness authors to find out what makes them tick and why they write the books they do. I call Brenda Knight my “Fairy Godmother.” And I’m not
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“Even the greats don’t nail it on the first try.” ~ Emily Temple Each year in November, hundreds of thousands of ordinary, everyday people across the world take a challenge
“Let us try to teach generosity and altruism, because we are born selfish.” ~ Richard Dawkins As I mentioned in a previous post, agents and editors want writers to have
In a previous post, I explained how agents and editors expect authors to have a social media presence before pitching a book. I did not mention how daunting I found
“The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.” – John Steinbeck Over the past year, I’ve slowly worked through my list of small or
“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.” –
“Writing is like a contact sport, like football. You can get hurt, but you enjoy it.” – Irwin Shaw I’m incredibly fortunate. In MFA school where critiques can be brutal,
“Paralyze resistance with persistence.” – Woody Hayes Yesterday, The Ohio State University Buckeye football team landed in Miami. On Friday they face the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl. Earlier
Award-Winning Author, Meditator, Marathoner, and Dog-Mom in Columbus, Ohio
Award-Winning Author, Meditator, Marathoner, and Dog-Mom in Columbus, Ohio
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