En vacances

by | Aug 11, 2012 | Daily Writings

Last week, I finished up a new book. It took me about 11.5 months from conception to a nice, clean draft to give to my agent. All day yesterday, I kept trying to think of some sort of celebration that an accomplishment like that calls for and what I came up with is...

This American Life

by | Aug 6, 2012 | Daily Writings

Sometime last year, an editor tweeted about an episode of This American Life. It was about middle school. I listened to the show and was immediately hooked on the program. I eagerly await the podcast each week, and consider it one of the highlights of my listening...

What I do when I’m not writing…

by | Aug 1, 2012 | Daily Writings

It’s my first attempt at a lattice topped pie. Not bad, thanks to Youtube! It’s a cherry rhubarb pie, super easy, super yummy and sugar-free! I used the honey version of this recipe. The crust is vegan, made with my own recipe and easy to work with, plus...

Pack your bags, we’re going to camp!

by | Jul 30, 2012 | Daily Writings

I loved camp as a kid. Frankly, I’d still go if they let me. By the time I was in high school, I was volunteering to wash dishes for two weeks each summer so I could earn a free week, and then my parents paid for a week, so I got to spend 28 blissful (often wet)...