Last night I began teaching my first creative writing class at a local college. The course helps participants launch their first novel, from the germ idea through the first chapters. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the discipline—Ernest Hemingway famously said that writing is a craft where no one ever becomes a master—I... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Wednesday – Top 5 Books of the Year
What a fun way to wrap up the year, thinking back on all the books I've read! 2015 also introduced me to Goodreads and the fantastic Top 5 Wednesday crew. I've had a blast participating and can't wait to see what weekly challenges 2016 brings. Thanks, all! Here are a few of favorite titles I read this year:... Continue Reading →