Waiting
I am waiting for you here Floating above the sun Took the potion for two, dear Belly too full to run Pluck my string with your big toe Resonate in the drum Pursed lips and a big blow A whistle won’t make you come Look out of the […]
No One Writes Alone
The number one question we get asked as a couple who writes is: “How do you write together?” Answer: “I’m the left hand, he’s the right.” A joke, obviously, based on the idea that writing is the endeavor of solitary genius by a guy in a nubby sweater, well-lit by […]
Planning the Spontaneous
“Writing Twitter’s” December Hot Topic of 2019 is pantsing versus plotting—writing by the seat of your pants as opposed to outlining the story before beginning to write. If you saw the first draft of this post, you’d know I’m a pantser, which, given what I’m telling about myself, is ironic. […]
Higher Minds – Preface
Falling in love wasn’t a choice. Staying in love is.
An American’s House
Part of committing to be a professional writer is establishing discipline. I chose Stephen King’s advice: Write every day, no matter what. I’m too busy, I’m sick, I’m on vacation, none are acceptable excuses. A visit to Washington, DC with my mom and my oldest son tested my resolve. Julie’s […]