Category: review
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For the love of airplanes and travel… part 2
Early aviation and romance Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote the wonderful illustrated story, The Little Prince, but is also one of the 20th Century’s most daring aviators. He disappeared in flight during World War II. He wrote and he flew, and the two arts fed each other. Before his renowned novella, he…
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Bookstore Review: A visit to C. Simpson
I have mixed feelings about used book shops. They are often dusty and cause issues with my allergies. They are sometimes disorganized or have vague pricing policies. So, I don’t often stop at random used book shops. But I have seen C. Simpson Used Books in Gilbert, Pa., on Route…
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A rant on finding a writing craft book…
I have four physical writing craft books on my desk and a to-be-read pile of 10-15 books in every room of my house. And this month, I am reading my unsolicited submission pile while overseeing a ridiculous amount of summer releases from my brand. (But as I see the first…
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A visit to Firefly in Kutztown
Yesterday, my daughter and I made the 45-minute drive to Kutztown, Pa. (which took an hour because of a fatal accident) to meet a writer friend for a coffee and a visit to Firefly Bookstore. Now, I know Firefly is a local favorite, even for those of us in the…
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Free writers resources
I budget a regular amount of time to read other people’s newsletters, download their reader magnets and attend free webinars. As a member of Behind Our Eyes, the email-based writing group for people with disabilities, I receive information from other writers about resources and opportunities. Clenell Anthony, the author of the romantic thriller Fractured (which I…
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The Newsroom
Sometimes I have to escape the written word. Sometimes my eyes hurt, or my brain runs out of juice. Sometimes I don’t even have it left in me to read for pleasure. So I watch some TV. I love documentaries, and anything about fashion, and stand-up comedy. (I made my…
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14 Day Author Profit Challenge with Bryan Cohen
It happened one week into my 14-day author profit challenge with Amazon Ad guru Bryan Cohen. I had my first click and my impressions doubled. I am the world’s most pragmatic optimist— I want to believe that things turn out for the best but am always planning for the worst. I…
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Poetry Rocks!
A while ago Art Director Gayle Hendricks (who teaches graphic design at Northampton Community College) asked me if I wanted to join her for a poetry walk. These were the details: All are welcome to enjoy a unique experience blending nature, poetry, and mindfulness at the Bethlehem campus’ beautiful acreage,…
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There is no art without story
As a journalist, I know there is always a story. If two people are in a room, I used to tell my interns and new reporters, there is a story. If a meeting gets canceled, there’s a story why. As humans, we cherish story. We may live in day-to-day routines but our entertainment,…
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