Why Travel? My Top Three Books
If our lives are dominated by a search for happiness, then perhaps few activities reveal as much about the dynamics…
Journaling Tools for Writers – my current faves.
I journal most mornings to liberate my brain of thoughts and ideas that it churns out endlessly - even when…
Why I Travel
Plunking myself in a strange new world, or a place vaguely familiar to me, sets me outside my comfort zone. I can easily ground myself, recalibrate my perspective, and maintain a zest for life, by throwing myself into a big ocean of new people, places, and experiences. Being in a different country’s culture, (or a variance of the same country), is like dipping into a fountain of youth, going back to the wonders of childhood
Good Parties, Bad Parties, and Party Poopers: Why I Have Declared a Moratorium on Talking Politics.
Good parties, bad parties, and party poopers. Why would I head off such diverting discussions about politics at social gatherings? Here are my top five reasons:
‘Baby Bird Flies’ to be produced by Yun Theatre
I am thrilled to announce that Yun Theatre has selected my play, 'Baby Bird Flies,' for their production of shorts…
Project NOWhere: An Anthology by Chinese Adoptees
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD TO MAKE ROOM FOR AN UNANTICIPATED PROJECT WITH AN UPCOMING DEADLINE. I have…
AudioFile Magazine’s Best Memoirs of 2022
There are tantalizing and touching stories told by diverse voices in AudioFile Magazine's picks for the Best Memoirs of 2022. Listen…
Seven Audiobooks to Help You Find Perspective and Create Peace
Click here to be transported to my feature story in AudioFile Magazine
Still Writing
It's been ages since I last posted, but I'm still around, with my desk piled of assigned reviews and writing…
A Reader’s Resolution: Scheduling Books to Read
One of my reading resolutions is to add structure to my reading life by scheduling books. This way, I will…
Seven Short, Quick, Writing Podcasts.
Listening to writing podcasts make it easy to stay inspired and immersed in the writing life, even when you aren't…
The Individuality of the Creative Process
I think that the creative process is different for everyone. The key is to figure out what your goal is for your project, and what steps/process works best for you to honestly apply your best efforts to reach that goal. Here is the gist of how I write, stay creative, and focus on the finish line.