January 1 is as arbitrary a day as any for new starts, because let’s be real. You can start a novel any day. Start working out any day. Resolve to stop getting take out lunch any day. Start a new hobby any day. But, a year is also a container–and I’m all about containers (hello,Continue reading “My 2026 Word of the Year”
Category Archives: Connection
Broadleaf Writers Conference Recap
Why a gathering of writers is this introvert’s favorite kind of party This summer I went to a birthday party for a friend. On my way, I was nervous. I would know the birthday girl and perhaps one other person there. The rest of the guests? No clue. But I adjusted my side pony (IContinue reading “Broadleaf Writers Conference Recap”
Beyond the First Draft
This week, I started posting at Substack. No worries, loyal readers, I will continue to post my content here as well. The benefits of joining me there are that you will receive posts two days earlier as well as have the opportunity to join me in monthly Ask Me Anything sessions if you are aContinue reading “Beyond the First Draft”