Yes, I’m a bit late in looking back on 2019. But I found it difficult to put into words my feelings about the last year and the three previous ones. Before talking about 2019, I want to thank my followers and readers for their patience. My on again off again presence during the last […]
Memoir
Memoir Writing Tips
Whether you are beginning your memoir or have almost finished with that first draft, I hope the links listed below provide you with useful memoir writing tips. These links appeared on the Internet in recent days. With autumn in full swing, it feels like a time for starting or restarting our writing projects. After working […]
Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro
In my opinion, Dani Shapiro is an excellent writer. By reading her books, nonfiction or fiction, a reader can learn a great deal about writing. Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love is no different. A random DNA sample returns results which stun Shapiro and her husband. A lower percentage of […]
The Writing Studio Proudly Presents…
Writing often requires a quiet, solitary space. Today I’m sharing my husband’s gift to me of my own writing room as suggested by Virginia Woolf.
Writer MIA 27 Days Returns to Write Again!
Where was I the last 27 days? Almost a month ago, I posted on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn that I was taking a breather. I needed some self-care, and I wanted to attempt a little spring cleaning. I thought ten days or less should cover it. Why I didn’t post my planned absence here I […]
Assimilate or Go Home: Notes from a Failed Missionary on Rediscovering Faith by D.L. Mayfield | Book Review
Before beginning this book review, I want to point out that my scheduling of this book for review was well in place before the Executive Order signed on Friday, January 27, 2017, went into effect. However, Divine Providence likely knew of the events to come, and as D.L. Mayfield’s memoir shares the author’s experiences working with and living among refugees and immigrants in my hometown, Portland, Oregon, it is definitely a good time to look at what Mayfield’s thoughts and reactions are to her experiences