by SR_Admin | Jan 9, 2023 | CNF, Memoir, Personal Essay, The Writing Life
The first Word Garden Writing Retreat for Women and Non-binary Creative Nonfiction Writers will take place from March 10-13, 2023 at Prospect Street Writers House, a newly renovated, state of the art residence in the heart of North Bennington, Vermont. Much gratitude... by SR_Admin | Jan 6, 2023 | CNF, Memoir, Personal Essay, The Writing Life, Writing Conferences
I am thrilled to announce some exciting, new literary endeavors for 2023! I am now available for freelance writing projects, editorial assistance, manuscript evaluations, and coaching, and will also be offering classes and workshops online and in person. I am so... by SR_Admin | Aug 29, 2022 | HippoCamp, The Writing Life, Writing Conferences
It’s been a couple of weeks since HippoCamp22 took place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and I am still basking in its glow. This was my first large, in-person event in the past few years, and even though I proceeded with some caution, I was also excited to... by SR_Admin | Aug 9, 2022 | Book Talk, Gun Violence Prevention, Moms Demand Action, The Writing Life
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. In late December 2021 I heard back from a literary agent who was interested in my manuscript. We had a few emails back and forth and then a phone conversation about how to make the work stronger. So the first quarter of... by SR_Admin | Dec 24, 2021 | Book Talk, Personal Essay, The Writing Life
Sad to the point of crying, which I don’t often do. For those who may be reading this and have never heard of Joan Didion, she was a journalist, novelist, essayist, Hollywood writer, wife, mother, and literary icon. I didn’t read her until I was in my MFA program in... by SR_Admin | Oct 14, 2020 | COVID-19, Personal Essay, Publication news, The Writing Life
I am so grateful to The Keeping Room for publishing my essay, “Pandemic Thoughts, Racing.” I’ve been so immersed in finishing my memoir that I have not had an essay published in a while. Feels good to have this out in the world — something...