Tag Archives: Writing Life

Story Included in New Chicken Soup for the Soul Anthology
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Posted on March 10, 2013 by

I recently learned that my story, “The Most Popular Girl,” will be published in a new autism anthology called Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum. One of my writing goals for last year was to have an autism story … Continue reading →

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The Writer’s March Challenge 2013
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Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Maybe it’s the lawyer in me, but I’ve always been a sucker for a good challenge. So I’ve decided to particpate once again in A Writer’s March as a way to get myself back into a more consistent (i.e., daily) writing … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2013
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Posted on January 2, 2013 by

Hope you had a wonderful, relaxing holiday season spent with family and friends. Katie and I are enjoying the last few days of her winter break. Or at least I am. Since Christmas, my daughter has been asking me every day to … Continue reading →

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Story Included in DimeStories’ Inaugural Showcase
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Posted on November 26, 2012 by

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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Story Wins Award From Spruce Mountain Press
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Posted on November 17, 2012 by

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 →

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I Write Because…
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Posted on September 18, 2012 by

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 →

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Second Guest Post at The 40+ Woman
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Posted on September 14, 2012 by

This summer I was asked to do a guest post over at Michelle Murphy Zive’s new website, The 40+ Woman. This is the second installment of the two-part story: An Unplanned Life, Part 2. (See my previous post for the … Continue reading →

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Guest Post at The 40+ Woman
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Posted on September 5, 2012 by

I was asked to do a guest post over at Michelle Murphy Zive’s new website, The 40+ Woman. Here’s the first installment of the two-part story: An Unplanned Life, Part 1. I’m thrilled to be helping start her new community of amazing … Continue reading →

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Spend a Night With The Petaluma Readers Theatre
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Posted on June 3, 2012 by

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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Poems and Prayers
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Posted on March 17, 2012 by

In October 2010, the City of Livermore hosted an Ekphrasis Event in which it asked writers to view local artwork and submit poetry that responded to it. I fell in love with one of the pieces: Autumn Soul by the … Continue reading →

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