Boundaries and Boxing Day We talk a lot about boundaries as writers. How do we set boundaries for our own writing time? Our own space? How do we give all of ourselves in our craft, without giving all of ourselves, period?  … Continue reading →

What The Future May Bring Recently I found myself back at a hotel a year after my first visit. It was strange because when I’d left, I never expected to go back. We’d gone there for a convention, and without the convention, … Continue reading →

Black Holes and Other Mysteries My daughter is interested in physics—something about which I know less than nothing—so when she tried to explain her understanding of black holes, I was stumped.  “You know, sweetie, you got 98 percent on your … Continue reading →

What’s In OUR Control It’s obvious that “bestseller” and “best author” are not the same thing—though, of course they could be. Sales aren’t solely the result of quality writing; a big name, established reputation, or industry insiders rooting for you can change the … Continue reading →