Category Archives: Writing Life

A New Start

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

I have been inspired to start working–really working–on my first young adult novel. I’ve been developing several ideas for a while, and after discussing all of them with Mike, I settled on the one with which I feel the most … Continue reading →

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John Green: My Literary Crush

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

It all started with a recommendation from a friend. I was suffering through an audiobook from an author whose first novel I’d devoured. But the second was unbearable, and because I have a nine-month-old and am unable to read for … Continue reading →

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Just Married Needs Your Help

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Dear Readers, I have joined thoughts with fellow writer and blogger Holly Phillips of The Bitter Lemon to write a book about dating and relationships. As a reader of this blog, I have to assume you have some experience, or at … Continue reading →

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Courage

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

“Wash out this tired notion That the best is yet to come But while you’re dancing on the ground Don’t think of when you’re gone” -Dave Matthews Band, “Pig” *** Yesterday, I wrote about Bronnie Ware’s article “The 5 Regrets … Continue reading →

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Your Friend, Uninspired in PA

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Last week was quite a week. Mike and I went to NYC to be the live audience for one of my favorite TV shows. We travelled to Hershey, PA to meet and visit with Mike’s dad. I stopped by the … Continue reading →

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Barfly

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

He’s controversial. He’s brutal. He’s polarizing. He’s offensive. He’s a drunk. He’s a mess. And most of all, he’s a dirty old man. But, if you weed through the muck and grime, you’ll find he really said says some of the … Continue reading →

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Find the Lie

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

A former college professor with whom I’ve recently reconnected via Facebook asked me to do a reading for one of her creative writing classes. I have a great deal of respect for this professor, and I felt honored by her … Continue reading →

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The Jimmy Fallon.

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

Last Wednesday, my brother Joe stayed with us in West Chester. We picked him up from the Philadelphia Airport, so the three of us could drive to New Jersey on Thursday, saving Mom a long drive the night before Christmas … Continue reading →

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