7 Ways to Get Creative When You’re Not in the Mood
You finally get an afternoon free of distractions, kids, responsibilities, chores, etc. You look forward to being creative but when the time comes, you’re not in the mood.
Paris in the Dark Glows With Tension and Intrigue
Paris in the Dark struck me as the quintessential literary thriller. It has both fine prose and an intriguing plot, reminding me of Furst and Follett.
How to Hide That You’re a Vampire Mom, An Interview With Autumn Lindsey
Author Autumn Lindsey has written a novel about a mom with a very dangerous secret. I talked with this Northern California author about that, her online group for moms, and an interesting way she handled writerly rejection.
A Little Problem Solved with a Lovely Plant
We had a little indoor air problem because we sleep with too many pets. A certain plant cleaned the air so we could breathe easy.
Bruno Schulz Imagines an Insane, Ecstatic World
Bruno Schulz was a writer, painter, and literary critic in early 20th-Century Poland. I’ve always admired his work. It’s surreal and strange but amazingly compelling. The other day I came across my copy of Street of Crocodiles, a collection of short fiction that’s his signature creation and couldn’t resist sharing my ideas about it here. Wild Words That Resonate When…
How Little Plant Shops Inspired a Big Paris Dream
I’ve always thought owning a plant shop would be a fun job. I wouldn’t want to manage a full-on nursery, that seems too complicated, but I wouldn’t mind owning a small store that specializes in rare and unusual plants. An Oasis of Greenery This is because I’m convinced plant shops are dreamy. I can think of one in particular in…
