I’ve been touched by the way my squash community has supported the launch of EDEN: A Novel (and my new writing life, for that matter). I’m also extremely grateful for the thoughtful review James Zug wrote in June’s Squash Magazine and the support of Ivy Pochoda and Louisa Hall, world class squashers who played for the […]
I spilled the beans in my last blog post that I’m a huge fan of the audiobook and that with the diminishing time I find to sit down, I’m devouring books through my ears instead. I especially enjoy listening to books that have a lot of dialogue and/or accents (even when reading with my eyes […]
Having a book in my hands is a luxury. That is, sitting upright in a chair and reading an actual book is a luxury. Reading by daylight is almost a holy enterprise, the things vacations are made of. Even so, my consumption of literature has never been greater. When I’m driving, walking my dog, or […]
I published this article on Huffington Post on May 9, 2017. Renowned Cuban poet Jose Martí underscored the human need for creative expression when he wrote, “There are three things every person should do in his or her life — plant a tree, have a son, and write a book.” You don’t have to take […]
Iceland is a pretty popular travel destination these days – primarily due to a trend toward adventure and outdoor recreation, but also thanks to great airline promotions sponsored by Icelandair. I was in Iceland for ten days in early April to attend the Iceland Writer’s Retreat. The conference, which was held in Reykjavik and co-chaired […]
My Mother’s Yarzheit…. Sedona, AZ March 21, 2017 Some people can barely suppress their shock when I tell them I am still spreading my mother’s ashes, 13 years after her passing. Most people don’t have such authority when it comes to these types of things… there are typically other opinionated relatives to contend with. And […]
The Westerly Memoir Project (WMP) embarks on its second summer July 11, 2017. The project blends top-notch instruction in the art of memoir with the long-term goal of creating an anthology of personal essays, all set in the treasured seaside community of Westerly, RI. Grub Street, a creative writing center in Boston, has completed two such […]
Between March 21 and April 21, 2017 click Goodreads Giveaway! to enter. There are ten chances to win a copy of Eden: A Novel.
I’m just returning from seven days skiing in the Canadian Rockies, staying at the wonderful CMH Cariboo Lodge. If you like the majesty of pristine wilderness, the cleanest air imaginable, and mountains covered with blankets of virgin powder, this is the place for you. Heli-skiing in British Columbia had been on my bucket list for […]
February 13 is Dedications day for #Authorlifemonth on Instagram. Ventures take on greater meaning when dedicated to others, such as cooking a nurturing meal for loved ones, setting an intention before a yoga practice, or when my son, Charlie, and I ran the Boston Marathon for Stepping Strong trauma research last April. Similarly, as Eden […]
