Yes, I Wrote a Kid’s Book!
I am the absolute worst at self-promotion. But here goes. I wrote a children’s book! My first! If you ask me about it, though, I’ll likely change the subject or wave my… Read More
Learning from the ‘Wild’ Cheryl Strayed
There’s nothing I enjoy more than writing. But a close second is learning how to write better — and by a well-respected, New York Times bestselling author. It’s a writer-nerd dream! I was… Read More
A Day in the Life of a Magazine Writer
People often wonder what I do all day. If you follow me on social media, it may look like all I do is eat, surf, hike with my dogs and bake butter… Read More
I eat, I cook, I write, that’s it
I wouldn’t call myself a food authority. I like what I like, and while I’ll try almost anything, there are some foods — oh, like durian and canned peas — I’ll likely… Read More
What I’ve learned from Maya Angelou
It’s not easy being a writer. We have a love-hate relationship with our profession. We get writer’s block and carpal tunnel. And unless you’re JK Rowling, you’re probably living just above the… Read More