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- journal entry, circa 2000 Went to fix the alternator today. It was the old, original problem raising its gnarled head again. The shoe-goo solution: make it off-beat, to keep the groove running smooth. See, if we weren't gendered, the balanced center would start to wobble off course eventually: because…
It was bad enough that the chorus of successful writers at the conference cheered in unison for the archetypal story formula, heroic character arc, invisible hand of the selfless author, catering to the modern reader's insatiable taste for action, drama, tension, climax and resolution, no frills allowed. It was bad…
It's been a full, long summer, both productive and relaxing... still in progress. Aside from a bounty of pleasure in nature, with friends, and making music, here's a brief recap of news on the writing front. First, a view of my outdoor office: Conference and Kootenays Book Tour Next week…
From the writer’s journal, February 2015 The challenge is to keep it simple. On retreat here in Thailand, I have only my own schedule, minimalist with its morning ritual and daily editing quota, to maintain. Then there is the hovering push toward book launch on March 1. After that, the…
