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What's New?

I'm in the process of updating my website. It'll have a whole new look -- shiny and pretty. And a little sassy too because that's just who I am. So come back soon to see the new 'do!

I've posted an updated version of East of Jesus, the novel I expect to sell first. If you're interested in seeing how a chapter changes during revision, you can see the old, archived version here.

Looking for my essay, "What We Want for Our Daughter"? Just click the link.

If you write fiction, check out Tools for Writers, an online version of a hand-out (with links!) from a two-hour workshop I gave on Novel Plotting and Structure.


What I'm Working on

I'm struggling with my writing. I'm very stressed over what's happening with my son, and still dealing with depression. I'm trying to do line edits for East of Jesus and edit a friend's manuscript, but I find it difficult to concentrate, so I'm not working well at all.

I do have a plan for kickstarting though. I've organized a local critique group that kicks off this week, and next weekend I leave for a glorious ten-day writers retreat in Banff. That should knock me out of this funk!


What I'm Doing

Practicing the organ (I'm filling in for the organist of a nearby church who is going on vacation). Auditioning for Stepping Out. Helping start a local church choir. Knitting.


What I'm Reading

Just finished three fantastic books (all totally different): The Forgery of Venus by Michael Gruber, Left Neglected by Lisa Genova, and The Fitting by Joseph Zaitchik. I'm about to start That Forgetful Shore by Trudy J. Morgan-Cole, and really looking forward to it!



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