A Study of The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

I love a good series. Who doesn’t, really? Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace, Harry Potter, Ally Carter’s novels, Louise Rennison’s hilarious Georgia Nicolson’s books…. And I have always been intrigued by how a series is put together. Much has been made of J.K. Rowling...

Sometimes Blessings Are Slow to Come

Those of you who know me, or follow this blog, know that one of my best friends, Kelly, died last August. Today, she would’ve been twenty-three, and while she’s always on my mind, on her birthday, she is with me stronger than ever. Without sharing too much...

Welcome to Canada!

Five years ago today, I packed up the rental car and drove from my parents’ house in Portland, OR to the Canadian border. When I got to the crossing, I went inside the little building and said, “I’m here to land.” Half an hour later, the border...

The End of an Era

Tonight, the last show will be played at The Roxy Theatre. To the world, it’s just a small, fifty-seat theatre, on a tiny island, in the middle of nowhere, but for islanders, it has been a hub of music, laughter, film, family, culture, live talks, performance...

Happy Birthday, Alexa!

I don’t put all my friends’ birthdays on my blog, but my critique group members get special shouts out on their birthdays because without them, I’d be lost – both in writing, and in friendship – they are stars! And today is Alexa’s...