Party for the Oscars – Presented my book!
What an amazing weekend! I had the honor of presenting RADIO HEAD to Oscar nominees, actors, recording artists and press at a pre-Oscar Awards party at the W Hotel in Hollywood! I met some fabulous people, from the legendary Maria Conchita Alonso, to up and coming actors who score roles pretty much everywhere – hi, Austin […]
Book event! I presented my novel at the Grammy Awards
Who is the ideal audience for a novel offering an insider’s look at the dark reality of the LA rock music scene? Music fans in LA, of course! To celebrate the 2017 Grammy Awards, I had the honor of presenting my debut book, Radio Head, to Grammy nominees, recording artists, music press, producers, and a fascinating […]
Read on: Recommended media for fans of Ancient Rome …and opera
This is a collection in progress, a heartfelt, juicy and rewarding list of the pieces of research bringing me great joy, inspiration and explosive insights as I attempt to write my third book, a retelling of George Frideric Handel’s Agrippina. I’ve been digging deep since last September, and as many historical fiction writers will attest, […]
6th Grade Shakespeare and Research for my Third Book
This fall was an exciting time of growth for my family. My oldest son graduated to middle school, and became fast friends with a wonderful, funny, creative and cool group of guys. I went back to school, too. I enrolled in the 10-week online program, Story Genius, to begin brainstorming my third book, a retelling […]
NaNoWriMo Write-in TONIGHT
Hello local Pacific Northwest writers! I’m inviting all my writer friends and neighbors to join me tonight at the Kitsap Regional Library in Poulsbo, where I’ll be hosting a NaNoWriMo write-in from 6pm-8pm. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. We all value writing together as a community–regardless of […]
Just one week of meditation boosts creative problem solving
Please read my latest article on Huffington Post: Just One Week of Meditation Can Boost Creative Problem Solving From deciding what to eat for breakfast to handling a complex dilemma at the office, there is always more than one solution to any problem The paths linking a problem to any number of resolutions can become twisted […]
Teen Story Slam was a HUGE Success!
A packed house for literature!! Our Teen Story Slam was a massive successful! It was a fabulous evening of story-telling from students in grades 7-12. Twenty-three brilliant young writers (and poised orators, no less!) read their original poems, short stories, and excerpts from their novels to a rapt, stand-room-only audience. Tables crammed with families, teachers, friends of readers, and lovers […]
A new book, the Doctor, and Shakespeare
What inspires your writing? I’ve been pulled in several literary directions recently, and I just wanted to take a moment to check in. I began plans for my third book by engaging in Author Accelerator. I love having weekly deadlines, and the helpful insights of my Author Accelerator book coach, Kemlo Aki. This week, I’ll be working […]
Kitsap Area NaNoWriMo Write-in
Hey neighbors, friends, and PNW writers! We had so much last year hosting Monday night NaNoWriMo write-ins at the Poulsbo library, we’re doing it again! National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on […]
Teen Story Slam 2016 is coming!
On Bainbridge Island, we have a wonderful bi-annual celebration of storytelling called Story Slam. Held at a local restaurant, The Treehouse Cafe, friends and neighbors dare to take the stage to tell a 5-minute true story, without props. Random judges chosen from the always-packed-to-the-rafters audience tally scores to determine three winners. The stories are always memorable; funny, […]