My publisher has started assigning me tasks, as they prepare my new novel for launch. Today’s task is to ask people if they would like to receive an advance copy of my manuscript to read and REVIEW. (If writing a book review sounds daunting, don’t worry ~ reader reviews can be as short as one […]
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Here in California, in March, 2023 we’re experiencing another “Hundred Year Flood.” President Biden is flying in to inspect the damage and consult with Governor Newsom. We’ve heard that people in the mountains have been stranded in heavy snow and have lost their lives. There have been floods and landslides, collapsed roads and bridges. People
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On September 18th, I finished the first draft of Chapter 4 of my new novel. Enjoying the Research – what rocks are used for various colors in cave painting? “A sudden light revealed Delfina’s surroundings. Delfina’s mother stood before her, holding a candle. Behind Ramona was an alcove in the rock wall of the cave.
An updated version of this post is now available on Medium, an online journal. Summer Solstice 2020. Personal and societal trauma have paralyzed my writing muscles. It’s been half a year since my last public blog post. What can I say about death, pandemic, and massive, violent political upheaval that might be comforting or of
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