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Having it all: Life as a Working Mother and Author

Having it all: Life as a Working Mother and Author

From the perspective of a single mother, it seems that we have to wear all the pants, hats, shoes, and everything in between to take care of our business, right? While this may sound simple enough, I assure you it is not! As a matter of fact, it is extremely difficult to keep the smiles […]

July 2, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
You’re Never Too Old to Write a Book

You’re Never Too Old to Write a Book

“Big deal,” I hear you saying.  Of course you’re never too old to write a book! These days, anyone can become an author. It is so easy; by using “Publishing on Demand” and publishing on the internet, anyone can get a book out there. So what am I talking about?  I’m talking about the fact […]

June 21, 2012 | By | 13 Replies More
Book Review: Lisa Bloom’s Swagger

Book Review: Lisa Bloom’s Swagger

If you’re interested in a hard-hitting, information-packed, passionate examination of how our American culture is impacting boys in the beginning of this 21st century, Swagger will shake you up. The facts aren’t new. But like an award-winning documentary producer, Author Lisa Bloom focuses in on the important ones, and gives them context and conclusions. The […]

May 17, 2012 | By | 2 Replies More
The Writer’s Ear: Hearing Prose, Poetry and Music

The Writer’s Ear: Hearing Prose, Poetry and Music

UK Author Jo Carroll very kindly responded to our question about how poetry and prose influenced each other in your writing. I have a diffuse boundary between poetry and prose. I know that one informs the other, but I’ve never tried to define that, nor explain it – even to myself – in a coherent […]

February 11, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Leading a Double Life as Author and Mother

Leading a Double Life as Author and Mother

I was thrilled when a reporter contacted me to request an interview for Family Circle’s website. But, when I had a look at my schedule it was evident that actually getting the interview done was going to take some adjusting. It turned out that the only time the reporter and I could get together over […]

August 30, 2011 | By | 6 Replies More