A fellow writer dared her readers to write two sentence mysteries for Halloween. I think it’s supposed to help writers become more creative and build…
“I have no time to write. I love to write but I just don’t have the time right now.” I’ve heard that excuse over and…
A couple months after graduating from college, in August 2012, I applied for an entry level finance position with an airline. No one responded. I…
When I moved to a smaller town a little over a year ago, my life changed dramatically. Although the relocation entailed only a 20 mile…
Sachse Public Library-Special Event Footsteps to Mysteries Reavis Z. Wortham knew he wanted to be a writer from the time he was 10, living in…
Portlandia at Work Last week big signs appeared on the street where we are staying temporarily in Portland: “No parking, Filming Portlandia.” I was over-wrought…
Lighting struck me last week when I attended a fabulous writing conference in Portland, Oregon. I had the good fortune to hear Luke Ryan*, who…
A Letter to Governor Rick Perry of Texas Governor Perry, you decided to send 1000 Texas National Guard troops to protect our border. What about…
Which situations are the worst? Make sure you never, ever let the door slam in your own face when you look for a job offer.…
I’m fearful watching television sometimes. I suppose everyone is fearful watching TV sometimes. Today I’m fearful for the children crossing our borders. I’m fearful for what…