Sometimes I know too much. I am not just a writer lost in the world of my characters. I have spent twenty five years selling advertising, immersed in the ways of the media. I understand spin and the manipulation of numbers to create sensation. It can make one cynical. It is also why I have […]
On Lizard Brains And Shipping
“Real artists ship.” That is a quote from Seth Godin in his latest book Linchpin. I talked about my crush on Seth a few weeks ago. But can you blame me? This guy always gets me thinking. Depending on your art, shipping can mean a lot of things. As a blogger, it means hitting the […]
Are You Too Old?
I’ve had it in the back of my mind that in addition to my blogging and novel writing I wanted to add one more something to my repertoire. My plan from the moment I left Corporate America has always been for multiple streams of income. I haven’t talked about it here. But I have been […]
A Lesson in Passion From Betty White
Betty White is 88. She got into the business at the age of 17 and has never stopped working. In an industry that does not look fondly on women as they grow gray, she has managed to keep herself gainfully employed. Her most recent big screen role was in The Proposal with Sandra Bullock. According […]
The Elusive Search For Security
There is a great quote by Eve Ensler in her interview in the magazine section of today’sNew York Times. When asked if she ever yearns for security now that she is 56 her answer is “Security isn’t what I hunger for. I hunger for change. I hunger for connection. I hunger for good sex.” While […]
Circling My Keyboard
I told a friend of mine who is a new blogger the other day that blogging is good writing practice. I don’t always listen to my own advice, but I am going to today. You see, Monday I sent off the latest version of my manuscript to my agent. Since then I have been wandering […]
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