Category Archives: gratitude
That neurodivergent urge . . .
. . . and there are a zillion (including painting old pay phones, thanks NOLA), but here’s one that’s close to my heart: the urge to share something you love. So much of my work is about this desire, sharing … Continue reading
Ten years, one regret
Time goes amazingly fast, doesn’t it? Maybe it’s just me. My first novel, The Sky Always Hears Me and the Hills Don’t Mind, came out in September 2009. My kid was 11. I’d been at my job for 10 … Continue reading
Sometimes you write the book, sometimes the book writes you.
Writing is a funny thing. You’d think you’d be in control of the process, but sometimes you’re not. Sometimes the characters do or say things you’re not expecting. Sometimes the book goes in a direction you don’t expect (the … Continue reading
“Why do YOU care?”
Before I get started, you need to read this LGBTQIA+ perspective on what you do for your kids, and have Kleenex. History matters. Read it. So many LBGTQIA+ folks have spoken out after Orlando and its aftermath, and you should … Continue reading
Mom IRL, kid on the page
***This post may make no sense to anyone but me. And yes, my kid knows I wrote it. He’s letting me post it because, and I quote, “No one reads your blog anyway.” Fair enough. In real life, I’m the … Continue reading