Although this has been a difficult year, I hope you all have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! And I’m praying hard by this time next year all of these troubles will just be a memory. I am so grateful for all of you!

Although this has been a difficult year, I hope you all have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving! And I’m praying hard by this time next year all of these troubles will just be a memory. I am so grateful for all of you!

Romance has always had a gothic heartbeat. And today’s essay explores why readers—and writers—are drawn to moody, windswept love stories where passion and fear intertwine, and love survives the storm.
In my fourth post about Pennhurst Asylum, I step inside through scent and memory to explore how the odors of decay and autumn air reveal history, emotion, and forgotten lives.
Even though the pandemic is over, finding communities is harder than ever. So today I have a special guest on the blog talking all about finding writer communities and retreats on this lonely planet.
It’s a full moon, just in time for my birthday today! As I was growing up in a Catholic neighborhood, it was common to celebrate your birthday along with the…
Even though Valentine’s Day is over, another blizzard is on its way and that means it’s time to rewatch my favorite romantic movies. And here’s a list to get started.
It’s not easy, but writers and creatives can transition from the freedom of summer to fall deadlines with intention, avoiding hustle culture while embracing mindful, sustainable productivity.