what separates a great writer from a good writer?

This was my guest post on the Penumbra eMag blog in October, 2014.  Since the blog has apparently been deleted, I’m reposting it here: Back when I was a pretentious (and nervous) college student, I would answer the inevitable English-major question of “Greatest living author?” with “Toni Morrison.” She was a safe choice, because peopleContinue reading “what separates a great writer from a good writer?”

Catching up!

So remind me to never plan my kid’s birthday party for the Saturday before Easter again. Actually, remind me to just skip every part of April that isn’t his birthday, because that would make life easier. April is pure chaos. Catching up, then … First of all, because I know everyone who reads this hasContinue reading “Catching up!”