It Goes Boom
New obsessions hit me regularly–bits of stories I hear, scenes that play out in front of me. Right now I can’t stop thinking about the
November 27, 2016
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Seal of Approval
It’s not often that I’m in the position to help out a fellow writer. However, today is one of those days–I was able to offer
July 18, 2016
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Embracing Porteños: Buenos Aires
I emerged from Ezeiza International Airport this past Saturday into blissfully cool air. Philadelphia, when I left, was nearly tropical, but Buenos Aires weather reminded
July 22, 2015
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Out of the Haze, It Oozes
So there I was this morning, running down the street. My lungs burned. In the distance, a bright yellow fog hung in the air, almost
April 19, 2014
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#LV14 Getting to Know You
So I’m serving as a judge for this year’s Like a Virgin pitch contest. If you’ve not heard of it, unagented young adult and new
April 18, 2014
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Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged: Critiquing
Before I start blathering on about critiquing and critique partners, there’s freebie in this for you. I’m offering up a chance to win a free
December 18, 2013
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On Naming Characters
Writers pick up habits, some good and some bad. We learn to cope with the solitude of writing, how to manage our manuscripts, etc. One
June 5, 2013
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