On Writing
Finding Ourselves in a Changing World
Writing a story about a woman who can fly at a time when no one was going anywhere.
Everyone Can Cook—at Something
Writing is my cooking. We all can “cook” something.
Dreaming of Flying
Dreams of flying are common, but what do they mean?
Pack Horse Librarians and Earning Trust
The Pack Horse Librarians were brave and determined women who earned trust by delivering books.
Stories Within Stories Are Everywhere
A writing technique I use occasionally: stories within stories to reveal character.
The Comeback of the American Bald Eagle
I can’t imagine a world without bald eagles, but once, it nearly happened.
Where Do Writers Get Their Crazy Ideas?
Sometimes ideas for books and essays come from the strangest places, like water fountains and desert isles.
“We Can’t Recycle Our Way Out of This Mess”
The environment and climate change are themes in Up There, the story of a woman who can fly.
Perspective According to Andrew Wyeth and My Grandson
Ever wanted to fly? Up There, a novel, takes you there.
Why We Love Amateur Detectives
Not all detectives in fiction are cops. A look at the wonderful world of amateur detectives and why we love them.
Why I Became an Indie Author
Indie publishing is not a last resort. It is in the blood.
Maudie: A Romance with Art
Meet Canada’s beloved folk artist, Maud Lewis, the inspiration for the novel, Maud’s House by Sherry Roberts.
