Not a Best-Selling Author

I'm not an award-winning writer. Nor am I a best-selling author. And sometimes, I feel like I’m in the minority. Social Media platforms, online bookstores and  mega-sellers like Amazon, act as quintessential gathering places for award-winning, best-selling authors—thousands upon thousands of them, none of whom I’ve ever heard of. I often wonder, who is bestowing … Continue reading Not a Best-Selling Author

Lessons Learned from a Squirrel

Last weekend I made a new backyard friend. And I got to thinking. Creative types like to stand out from the masses, be individualistic, unique—emulated. For many (myself included) we often fail. Artistic creatures, writers in particular, struggle from cradle to mobility-scooter, forever trying to define their voice, tame their inner critic and keep the … Continue reading Lessons Learned from a Squirrel