When: June 24-26 Where: The Hallmark Inn & Resort in Cannon Beach What: This year’s theme is Truth, Risk & Lies Who: Our keynote speaker is award-winning author Cheryl Stayed Why: It’s a great way for writers at all stages of their careers to hone their craft, network with fellow writers, and meet published authors and […]
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“Our imagination flies; we are its shadow on the earth.” ~ Vladimir Nabokov
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Programming Note: I’m going to be the guest on Barbara DeMarco Barrett Writers on Writing show this Wednesday at 9 AM (May 25) Pacfic Time. Writers on Writing is a weekly radio program produced and hosted by author Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, with co-host Marrie Stone. Each Wednesday at 9am Pacific, writers, poets and literary agents join […]
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My The Writing Life newsletter is being emailed this week. If you are not on my mailing list, please contact me and let me know what part of the world you’re writing from. Here’s an excerpt: Emotional Resonance One of many mysteries about the human species is how the arrangement of letters –mere black […]
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For those of you planning to attend Summer in Words, don’t forget that the deadline to receive the super-fabulous discounted price is May 24th. So call the also super-fabulous Hallmark Inn at 1-888-448-449
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The territory of writing is a risky place. Craft alone is not enough. Discipline alone is not enough. Writing is an act of hope and the writing life is a blend of craft, surrender, and listening to the constant river that flows within. In this river lies discovery. Words in Your Blood Here we are, […]
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Folks, This site is under construction. I plan to add links to my books, workshops, conference, and blog along with a slew of helpful information on writing and the writing life. So stop back from time to time and I promise to make it worth your while. Meanwhile, keep writing, keep dreaming, have heart
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