When the subject of my fifth book release comes up – with my launch events that JRW members are absolutely invited to – one of the first questions I usually hear is […]

As I prepared for the panel “Garnering Media Attention to Get the Word Out About Your Work” at the JRW Conference, I reflected on two questions that come up when […]

Writing is a deeply fulfilling pursuit, but balancing it with life’s many responsibilities can feel like a high-wire act. Whether you’re working a full-time job, raising a family, or tackling […]

In a world that often equates success with external recognition, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that you have to be published to call yourself a writer […]

When I was sending out the manuscript for my first book in the 1990s, I had to print and mail all 230 pages, then wait for a response. (Publishers didn’t […]

Writing is a craft, and like any craft, it requires both creativity and skill. One of the most crucial skills in the writer’s toolbox is the ability to self-edit effectively. […]

Write the book you want to read. -Toni Morrison (1981, annual meeting of the Ohio Arts Council) At the onset of what would be the height of the fuzzy-in-the-brain pandemic […]

“There are three kinds of advice in this world: advice that’s meant for you, advice that’s not meant for you, and advice you’re not ready for yet.” – Michael La […]

Thoughts fumble and rattle and dance around in my head. A story unfolds as I sort my laundry, make my bed, and drive to work. Worlds develop with witty characters […]

I recently started watching Game of Thrones—yes, I know I’m way late to the party—and something said in the first episode stood out to me. Jon Snow was born a […]