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The Distance Between Here and Love
Family stories have a way of staying with us, even when the details blur.
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When the Unexpected Keeps Winging In
Even though I wake up most mornings feeling like I got pooped over a cliff, I still expect good things from my days.
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Still Standing: What Trees Teach Us About Resilience
I like trees. That is not a dramatic confession. No one is going to gasp and say, “Trees? Really?”
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Comfort, Sass, and the Lies Elastic Tells
I had been thinking about blogging on the slow slide from sassy to comfort. Then my inbox delivered an ad for “figure improving technology.”
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When Reading Became Magic
I wish I could remember the book. The book that transformed me from someone who knew how to read into a READER.
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Do You Follow the Story, the Series, or the Author?
Do you stay within your favorite genres and wave politely when an author takes a personal side trip?
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From Librarian Dreams to Online Bookstore Reality
Discover how I turned my lifelong dream of owning a bookstore into a thriving online haven for book lovers.
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I Was Afraid of the Dark When I Was Little
I was afraid of the dark when I was little. Actually, I am still sort of afraid of the dark. Not all the time. Not dramatically. But if I let loose the dogs of my imagination after sunset, things can get complicated fast. During the day, imagination is useful. It helps me write books. It…
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Why You Shouldn’t Fear Science Fiction Stories
Discover how science fiction transcends genres and evokes feelings through adventure, romance, and humor.
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Everyone’s a Critic, Even the Squirrels
Animals have opinions. Anyone who has ever been owned by a pet knows this. Cats have perfected the silent review. Dogs specialize in wounded disappointment. Birds can deliver editorial comments at full volume.