Monthly Archives: February 2014
Submitting to Contests
Writers can spend a lot of time and money submitting their work. Often we submit to contests. Winning any contest can be a positive addition to your resume. Winning a prestigious contests can help catapult your career forward in profound … Continue reading
On The Feast of Saint Valentine
There is very little to add to a true Valentine’s feast day… maybe, you might show people you love, love. Tell them that they matter, matters. Ask them for forgiveness, forgive. Here is what I have to give, and give. … Continue reading
Apple Takes Whitman To The Masses
Walt Whitman was in the news again… Recently Apple ran an ad for its 30-year anniversary. Oddly, they opted out of debuting it during this year’s Super Bowl. This is odd because they shook up the world when they released their … Continue reading
So You’d Like to be Published Locally?
February 12 – Napa River Inn (6:30 – 8:30 pm) Join Napa Valley Writers for an outstanding evening with an expert panel of local editors and publishers, including: Connie Anderson: Napa Valley Marketplace Vickie Norris: Wine Country Lifestyle Sasha Paulsen: Napa Valley Register … Continue reading
Raymond Carver – My Favorite Writer
People often ask me, “Who is your favorite writer?” And although I love many authors, their question is not hard for me to answer. Of course I like many different writers, such as the ones from my childhood: Tolkien, Hesse, … Continue reading