Grocery shopping is at the top of my list of “Things Never to Do During Thanksgiving Week.” Of course, I seldom obey my own … [Read more...] about Don’t Take Photos in Public Restrooms
“Frozen Dinners” Memoir Wins another National Award
Frozen Dinners – A Memoir of a Fractured Family is the winner of the 2019 New York City Big Book Award. The Distinguished … [Read more...] about “Frozen Dinners” Memoir Wins another National Award
My New Car is Haunted
Remember the olden days when you jumped into your car, turned a key, and drove away? Those were good times. Now I drive a … [Read more...] about My New Car is Haunted
Writer’s Workshop Explains How to Go from Loser to Leader
The Writing Workshop for Losers on October 4-5 will be the 16th writing retreat I've organized and hosted. The first writing … [Read more...] about Writer’s Workshop Explains How to Go from Loser to Leader
A Marvelous and Melancholy Very Good Year
I'm in the autumn of the year And now I think of my life as vintage wine From fine old kegs, From the brim to the … [Read more...] about A Marvelous and Melancholy Very Good Year
Why Audiobook Narrators Can’t Cry
During this excerpt from my memoir, my voice cracked while I was reading about my mother. I told the sound engineer I would … [Read more...] about Why Audiobook Narrators Can’t Cry
