A chalky, gloomy sky this morning in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve had a few days of soft temperatures and sunshine and now we’re in for more rain, after record-breaking amounts tumbling from the sky. these past months

For those who stop by here, thanks. I haven’t been around much lately because I’ve been editing manuscripts and gardening–not an easy task lately since the clay ground here has been thick, slick mud. Meanwhile, the weeds are wildly enthused by the wet and are trying to stage a coup to take over the yard. I’m not having it.

I wanted to let writers who live in the region or beyond know that I’m teaching three workshops at the Chanticleer Author’s Conference on June 23, 24, and 25th in lovely Bellingham, Washington. I’ll also take part in a ‘kaffee klatch’ which means Kiffer Brown, the founder of Chanticleer and I will chat about language and writing–one of my favorite topics. One the 23 I’m teaching a master class Film Techniques for Fiction Writers. Friday afternoon the 24th, I’ll be teaching Your Brain on Writing–it’s about how the latest neuroscience research can help you become a better writers. On Saturday I’ll be teaching Dangerous Women about female characters who  You can find the schedule here along with registration details. The Hotel Bellweather located on the Bellingham Bay is a perfect setting for a conference. I’ll be around a lot and would love to chat.

Keep writing, keep dreaming, have heart