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.
Stories Within Stories Are Everywhere
A writing technique I use occasionally: stories within stories to reveal character.
Perspective According to Andrew Wyeth and My Grandson
Ever wanted to fly? Up There, a novel, takes you there.
Everyone Can Cook—at Something
Writing is my cooking. We all can “cook” something.
The Comeback of the American Bald Eagle
I can’t imagine a world without bald eagles, but once, it nearly happened.
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.
Dreaming of Flying
Dreams of flying are common, but what do they mean?
Where Do Writers Get Their Crazy Ideas?
Sometimes ideas for books and essays come from the strangest places, like water fountains and desert isles.
Why I Became an Indie Author
Indie publishing is not a last resort. It is in the blood.
Pack Horse Librarians and Earning Trust
The Pack Horse Librarians were brave and determined women who earned trust by delivering books.
“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.
Maudie: A Romance with Art
Meet Canada’s beloved folk artist, Maud Lewis, the inspiration for the novel, Maud’s House by Sherry Roberts.
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