How I Became A Writer
I grew up in Darien, a suburban town on the Connecticut coast. When I was young I was always writing short stories and poems, and my teachers encouraged me to write – especially my ninth grade English teacher, who was one of
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10 Dos and Don’ts for the Aspiring Novelist
TIP NO. 1
I thought I’d share a few thoughts about writing, from my own experience. So many people tell me they have a story they want to write. It can be done – I promise
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Postcards from Connecticut
I’m in my home state of Connecticut doing some book events and enjoying the scenery. I passed this bike leaning on an Adirondack chair in Rowayton and had to stop and take a few photos. This picture really says “summer”
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Back In Connecticut
I’m happy to be back in Connecticut, where there are so many great things to photograph, like this beautiful red barn I often pass, and these funny chickens that belong to friends of mine. They raise them for their eggs.
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At Bookcon 2017
I had a wonderful time signing books at this year’s bookcon in New York City. It’s great to talk to so many readers and be in a place where everybody has one love in common – books!
The Surfing Life
I saw this Land Rover with the surfboards on the roof at the grocery story and I loved the way it looked. There’s something so alluring about the idea of traveling around the world, looking for great waves (or traveling
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Masterful Memoir: Once We Were Sisters
I loved this memoir about the relationship between the author, Sheila Kohler, and her older sister, Maxine. It’s so beautifully written, with such soul and intensity, it was impossible for me to put it down even though I knew tragedy was
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Before the Days of “On Demand”
Don’t get me wrong. I love having instantaneous access to the huge selection of movies, television shows, plays, music, and everything else we can get our hands on with the click of a button. But there’s a little nostalgic part of
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My Workspace
I don’t write every day. I wish I could, but some days other parts of life just get in the way – like paying bills and going to the grocery store and doing errands. When I do write, however, I usually
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Books & Books in Miami
I love the independent bookstore Books & Books. I’ve been to the flagship store in Coral Gables, Florida (in fact, I did a book talk there a few years ago) and it’s a fabulous place, with room after room of books,
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