January is the time of year when I’m most in need of a little encouragement and inspiration. It’s also when I try to purge and organize my house. While paring down my too-crowded library, I recently realized just how many books of writing advice I’d amassed (Don’t ask; Marie Kondo […]
I have a confession to make. I used to hate horror. Or, at least, I thought I did. Then three things changed my perspective. First, I realized I was unfairly judging a broad and varied literary tradition by a specific type of movie I hate, the splatter film.* Second, I […]
Life is tough — that’s why I tend to gravitate toward fiction that’s hopeful. It’s not that I’m deluding myself into thinking everything is rosy; more like I’m gathering strength for the next challenge, reminding myself why the struggle is worth it. But sometimes, particularly with short fiction, it can […]
For me, summer means travel — cross-country car rides and long lay-overs, peaceful hikes and glorious evenings away from home with (hopefully) a bit more time to relax. All this makes for a great time to catch up on podcasts. Although I’m still loyal to my old favorites, which focus […]
My husband’s a great man — smart, funny and a terrific father — but a romantic poet he’s not. So when he sent me an email with the subject line “Love Letter,” I opened it with some skepticism. My Dearest Jamie, You are my best friend, my soulmate, my everything. […]
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