I'm writing a story about a hobo named Cowboy, a twenty-year-old full of agitation and wanderlust—who leaves behind his turbulent childhood to ride freight trains across the country in the 1980s and 90s. He's seeking freedom and adventure and finds instead self-destructive cycles of addiction, ... Read More about Hobos, Train Hoppers, Travelers
When the Past Becomes the Present
People who know I’ve written a historical novel set during the 1918 pandemic always comment that my timing is brilliant. I (very coincidently) finished revisions to my manuscript and began querying agents in 2020, when our own pandemic struck and our world shut down. Whether my timing is ... Read More about When the Past Becomes the Present
My Favorite Books of 2023
As a writer, I am also a reader. An ideal day for me includes several hours of focused writing in the early morning, then a walk or yoga class, then reading in the afternoon. Of the 38 books I read this year, the following were my favorite books of 2023. The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason A ... Read More about My Favorite Books of 2023
This Writer Reads
Interviewing myself here as if my local bookstore was profiling me and asking about my favorite authors and books. It’s good to practice things like this, for when I’m a published author, right? And it reminded of Steven King’s advice to writers about being readers. And it was fun to think about ... Read More about This Writer Reads
Bart’s Books
My First Visit Bart’s Books in Ojai, California was an unexpected find and treasure of a bookstore. I had no idea of the experience that awaited! Bart’s claims to be the world’s largest outdoor bookstore, serving the Ojai community since 1964. They “believe there is a book for everyone, and that ... Read More about Bart’s Books
The Book Den
My First Visit The Book Den in Santa Barbara, California has been a local institution since 1933. I first visited in January 2023, escaping wintery Colorado to travel throughout the southwest with my husband in our van. After finding a grocery store and coffee shop, a bookstore or library are ... Read More about The Book Den
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