Ian McEwan Article
Book Reviews!, On writing
Ian McEwan on books that have shaped his writing and also some about his writing process. I particularly liked what he had to say about welcoming silent periods where you ... Read more
On writing
A New Year, 2011… :)
On writing
This musing goes out to Chris, because more than anything I want to spend this coming year achieving goals and enjoying life with him. So, baby, here is to a ... Read more
Poem written at a meeting
On writing, Poetry
I find that writing poems during meetings makes it easier to pay attention… No time for reluctance. Observe buds about to bloom, new colors waiting to paint the world from ... Read more
Quote from Burn this Book (Toni Morrison)
On writing
From Burn This Book (Edited by Toni Morrison): “Writers—journalists, essayists, bloggers, poets, playwrights—can disturb the social oppression that functions like a coma on the population, a coma despots call peace; ... Read more
Day 4, Journey of the Heart, and lady friends
Book Reviews!, On writing
Carrie left this morning. So, now it’s just me and the dog here. One more day of writing and enjoying this protected creative space. I’m preparing now to write for ... Read more
Everything to gain
On writing
Slept in til 6! The sun was persistent coming through the window, lighting on where I was sleeping on the couch. Ajax whined while I downed a cup of coffee, ... Read more
Day 2: Baby Feet
On writing
Strolling on the beach at 5:30 this morning with Ajax, ideas relevant to both my novel and my life came to me not by brain but by inspiration. Two walks ... Read more
Arriving at the Beach: Let the writing begin!
A Room Of Your Own, On writing
Friday night: It seemed at one point today that I might never get out of my classroom and out of town. My son, who was supposed to catch a 7:30 ... Read more
Daydreaming of summer–need input!
On writing
The things we don’t get credit for, can’t measure or plan, the things that bubble up from our own heart’s desire, our own gratitude, our presence in the moment. Herein ... Read more
Writing in San Francisco
On writing
San Francisco has a reputation for being a writer’s city, as the home of the Beat Generation and many more writers now and over the years. Before traveling there this ... Read more