2018 was a year of adventure, stress, and writing achievements. I’m looking forward to a quieter year of positive … [Read more...] about Falling off the 2018 Merry-Go-Round
writing
Please Pass the Potatoes and Poetry
My upcoming memoir Frozen Dinners contains a chapter titled “Potatoes and Poetry.” The manuscript chronicles how I spent my … [Read more...] about Please Pass the Potatoes and Poetry
How to Write Humor – The Outline
(Here's my outline for "How to Write Humor." I give this presentation for workshops andpresentations at various … [Read more...] about How to Write Humor – The Outline
How to Write the Introduction to Your Memoir
If you want to write a memoir, begin with a powerful scene that provides a provocative glimpse into the story that follows. … [Read more...] about How to Write the Introduction to Your Memoir
Laughing with Erma Bombeck and Friends
(Note: This is my 600th blog post, and it’s dedicated to Erma Bombeck.) Erma Bombeck was the original Mommy … [Read more...] about Laughing with Erma Bombeck and Friends
Finding Focus and Fairies on a Pilgrimage to Ireland
My Irish eyes are smiling. I’m returning to Ireland for 10 days in April to meet a group of women in Dublin and … [Read more...] about Finding Focus and Fairies on a Pilgrimage to Ireland
