New Stories and Poetry from Hidden Timber Books

I am interrupting my extended blog hiatus to announce two new fall titles from Hidden Timber Books, now available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble online, and just in time for winter reading and holiday giving! I love these stories and poems more than I can say. Amazon | Barnes & Noble In her bold …

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Writing Reset: The Final Post

Or, why I’m stepping away from blogging This summer I’ve been thinking long and hard about changes I want and need to make in my writing. Last weekend, after putting together a list of reader recommended books on craft and the writing life, I began reading Steven Pressfield’s Turning Pro. The book is not on the …

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Ramona Payne on working from home

Ramona M. Payne’s latest reflection fits perfectly with my own thoughts this summer and is just what I need today after a particularly challenging home-based working week. Head on over to her website to read her five easy rules for working and writing from home: Rule 1 – Don’t do anything during your at-home workday …

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48 Books on Writing for Writers

Thank you to everyone who has helped to add to this growing list. Please leave more ideas in the comments, and happy reading and writing! The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron Publisher Website Author Website Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott Website Bird by Bird with Annie (PBS profile) …

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