November 2011

Getting Out of Town

November 15, 2011

Writing is often a solitary occupation. And writers tend to be an introspective bunch.  But too much time alone can lead to writer’s block, feeling stuck in a rut, or questioning whether something you wrote is really any good. Left unchecked, it can lead to things like calling your own cell phone to leave messages, […]

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New Storytellers Unplugged Blog Post

November 14, 2011

“For my husband’s birthday a few months ago, his list included a power washer for the house (shouldn’t the house be asking for that for its birthday? After all, it turned 18 in July!), an iPad (you’re dreaming), an axe and sharpener (should I be nervous?), and, on the tippy-top of the list, a beach […]

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Back on the Front Porch

November 13, 2011

Who wants to sit on the front porch when it’s 100 degrees outside? My two office assistants do. Unfortunately, my assistants wear coats year round, and they are unable to shed them (though they do shed a lot). Still, it was hard convincing my persistent assistants that their time outside should be limited to taking […]

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