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Tag Archives: Memoir
Story Included in DimeStories’ Inaugural Showcase
DimeStories is a cool little nonprofit organization that hosts monthly prose open mics in various locations around the country. Founded by novelist Amy Wallen in San Diego, DimeStories is now managed by Jennifer Simpson, an awesome nonfiction writer living in Albuquerque, … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, Memoir, Milestones, Social skills, Speech Delay, Writing Life
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Story Wins Award From Spruce Mountain Press
I just learned that my story, “Twisted Love,” won honorable mention in Spruce Mountain Press’ Past Loves Annual Essay Contest! Here’s what the judges at Spruce Mountain Press had to say: “[Y]our revealing story gives us an inside look at how … Continue reading
I Write Because…
My good friend and fellow writer, Jennifer Simpson, started a new creative project this summer called I Write Because…. What started as a writing exercise has grown into something much bigger, bringing writers together from around the globe to discuss … Continue reading
Spend a Night With The Petaluma Readers Theatre
Many of you have asked for details on the Petaluma Readers Theatre production that will include my story, “Elliot Comes to Play.” The story won a Flash Nonfiction Award and was published in Tiny Lights: A Journal of Personal Narrative … Continue reading
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Tagged Infertility, Memoir, Transitions, Writing Life
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A Writer’s March Challenge
Maybe it’s the lawyer in me, but I’m a sucker for a good challenge. So I’ve decided to particpate in A Writer’s March again this year as a way to get myself back into a consistent writing routine. A Writer’s … Continue reading
Fallow Fields
I haven’t written anything for several weeks. Why? I’m not sure. Why do any of us lose momentum and stop doing something that we love, something we know in our heart of hearts is as essential as air? Perhaps one … Continue reading
Thoughts on “Quiet Hands”
Despite what the New York Times and other critics say about memoir, I happen to love the genre—and not just because I write it myself. I love memoir because it grants me temporary access into someone else’s head. I learn … Continue reading →