An Honest Look Inside and Out

What I’m working on-New Podcast announcement! Did you know that 50% of American girls ages 11-13 feel they are overweight? And more than half of the women I’ve interviewed for my body survey reported feeling self-conscious about how they look more than ten times a...
Turning Dark Into Light

Turning Dark Into Light

I’ve been thinking about views– how so many people can look out upon what objectively might seem like the same landscape or feature but see it so differently from others. I especially get this feeling about office buildings and apartment buildings. All those identical...
We Already Are Who We’re Supposed To Be

We Already Are Who We’re Supposed To Be

Happy November! I’m thrilled to be a co-author of The Parenting Odyssey: Trials, Treasures, and Triumphs of Parenting in a Pandemic, edited by Carol Muleta! We’re having a virtual book launch on December 1 and 2 at 8pm EST which is free to attend but please register...
A Knowing About Your Work

A Knowing About Your Work

I remember hearing from some writers and writing teachers years ago when I was beginning that the only way to be serious about writing was to commit to doing it every day. Even better, get started at the same time every day, and meet the same word count goal each...
The Cult Vault, Social Media, and The Stew

The Cult Vault, Social Media, and The Stew

Hi, friends! I hope this newsletter finds you well. The weather has begun to cool, and the kids are back in school (for now), so I’m feeling a new rhythm to my days beginning. I hope life is feeling more predictable by you, too. Please read on for interview and...