I'm forcing myself to get through Project Hail Mary. There, I said it. This book, now a top selling book and movie. Yes, I remain grateful we can all (hopefully access) and enjoy different books. And yes, millions of books for all to choose. I try to expose myself regularly to different genres and authors. … Continue reading The Stories We Seek: Why Literary Fiction Remains My North Star
Nope. My Irish heritage did not come from Chloe Clark Willson, but from my Montgomery side. Yes, the William Montgomery (aka Footballer, if you read Early Portland and the Flying Pigskin) who married Chloe (and William Willson's) granddaughter Georgia Gill. Irish history exudes music, stories, and lore. My dad liked to pretend we had more … Continue reading Tracing the Line: From Irish Melodies to Chloe Clark’s Northwest Roots
Reflections on a life in safety, a passion for fiction, and the labor that defines us. Each day, authors debut a first or next work. Somewhere between 2-4 million new books are released each year worldwide. It's both exciting and overwhelming to try to keep up with the variety and diversity of available books. And … Continue reading More Than a Job: How Work Can Dictate the Way Characters Breathe
I loved the book, Hanna's Ascent by fellow Bedazzled Ink Publishing author Jayna Sheats. That's the take-away here, but some background first. Ten years and five books into this publishing episode of my life, I’m appreciative of the authenticity and mission of my publisher, Bedazzled Ink Publishing. Way back when seeking a publisher for My … Continue reading Celebrating Bedazzled Ink: The Power of Women’s Voices
Yeah, somewhere along the way I remember learning it not to be particularly helpful if we get too hyped up on happenings. Do some groundwork, sit back, and believe that things will take care of themselves. I’m getting much better at this. It reminds me of a paragraph I wrote when I committed to exactly … Continue reading Calmness Amid Events on Steroids