The Grand Theater, in downtown New Albany, Indiana, where I spent many babysitting quarters. If you scrunched down low enough in the seat–meaning you crouched on the floor–the ushers were unable to spot you, meaning you got the second showing for free. New Albany is more or less a character …
As a rule I am not overly sentimental. I am not one who saves stacks of photo albums or souvenirs or old …
In January, 2016 after doing a book discussion and signing for Blue Moon Vegan at Auntie’s Bookstore in Spokane, Washington, Phil and I were …
The writing life is mostly comprised of behind-the-scenes, butt-in-the-chair, angst-ridden periods of time in which you are completely certain you’ve made a …
Phil and I this evening were talking about how much fun we have together. It’s true. We do. We laugh and talk …
Every journey begins with putting on your shoes. Or filling out an application for a scholarship to one of the best writing …
Phil is writing a book. He’s doing this one book festival at a time during the slow periods when people are tucked …
The minute you open yourself to a book’s possibility, synchronicity begins. It’s like buying a red Ford. Pretty soon, everywhere you go …
Not too many of us get up first thing in the morning wondering what the latest book reviews have to say, but …
The Wizard of Oz was a favorite film of mine when I was a kid. It scared me to death—the tornado, those dead …
Personal reveal: Arnott’s cookies from Australia (made with wheat flour) don’t make me sick. We bought six different types of Arnott’s at …
If you’ve read Blue Moon Vegetarian, you know why this photo depicts a milestone. If you’ve ever renovated a kitchen, you also know …
Absolutely, if almost unbelievably true, NASA posted an incredible image of Western Australia on the day Jagged Edge of the Sky was released. Karma, …
Launch day arrives. Since Friday, I’ve been making myself available to chat virtually with my group of early readers. So far …
I stopped wearing a watch when I was a nurse. You heard me. A nurse who counts pulses and respirations without a …
Writing about Australia has not been easy. I live in the Western U.S., not Western Australia. Twice I’ve tried to plan trips …
People who don’t write books may not completely understand the significance of cover reveal day. To put it into perspective, think about …
People having sex with the wrong people. That’s what my new book is about. I’m almost thankful my father isn’t here to …
On my mind tonight is my dear friend Ed McClanahan, much-beloved Kentucky author of such well-regarded books as The Natural Man and O The …
CLEARWATER WRITERS THIRD SEMI-ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT Nov. 20-25, 2015 Reflections Inn Kooskia, Idaho Picture this: a designated wild and scenic river; stands of evergreens; maybe …
I loved doing this interview about Blue Moon Vegan. I have to tell you this was all on-the-spot. No interview questions in …
The time has finally arrived when I get to announce the release of my new cookbook Blue Moon Vegan! As you …
Seven of us. All women. All writers. Spanning the decades. Mothers, daughters, sisters, spouses, grandmothers. All but two strangers to each other. …
Yes, it is Saturday afternoon, and I am writing a blog post. I’m like Walter Mitty, pretending to be actually a new-age …