Some days it’s hard to face the world. It’s a mess out there. Then Mardi Gras comes around, and the parades are rolling and bands are playing and people are gathering, unlike last year. And I remember what makes New Orleans special: not so much “The City that Care Forgot” but the courage and resilience…Continue reading Mardi Gras 2022
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A Margaret Rutherford moment
With so much going on in the world (and life), keeping anxiety in check can feel like a full-time job. I’m finding comfort in the movies of Dame Margaret Rutherford, a truly spectacular character actor, and from what I read, a lovely human being. Last night, I watched the 1945 version of Blithe Spirit for…Continue reading A Margaret Rutherford moment
October musings
For several years now, I’ve considered October to be my creative new year, the time when I assess where I’ve been, where I’m at, and where I hope to go. The past few months have definitely brought this kind of thought process to the fore. In July, I turned 50. I’m proud of the many…Continue reading October musings
Red, white, and sew
When I’m between writing projects, I need to keep busy. I just finished a draft of a novel I’ve been working on for a while (woo-hoo!) but am not ready to dive into a new one. So I dug out my sewing machine and tackled some projects I’ve been putting off. This one I’m particularly…Continue reading Red, white, and sew
Writing a novel in verse
I recently took part in an online writing workshop through the Highlights Foundation: Limitations and Liberations of Writing Verse Novels, taught by author Cordelia Jensen. It was excellent! I adore poetry and have been reading lots of novels in verse (scroll down for recommendations). I thought I might try my hand at writing one…with a…Continue reading Writing a novel in verse