Is it worth it?

Notes from a homegrown book tour

Oct 1 • 

Writing in the Pause

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September 2025

The Work of Art

On grappling with the making and meaning of our creative pursuits

Sep 16 • 

Writing in the Pause

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15

Embodied Voices

Ghosts, nature, and grief "speaks" in three powerful novels

Sep 8 • 

Writing in the Pause

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August 2025

Vibe with Voice

On teasing apart this essential element of writing

Aug 27 • 

Writing in the Pause

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2

Writing Toward Justice

An Interview with Robin Somers on environmental justice, fighting patriarchy and publishing books at age 76

Aug 22 • 

Writing in the Pause

6

2

All The Work I Don't Want To Do

On procrastination

Aug 19 • 

Writing in the Pause

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An Interview with Jenn Givhan

On environmental catastrophe, family secrets, and the unrelenting bond between mothers and daughters.

Aug 13 • 

Writing in the Pause

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An Ode to Teachers, Midlife and More

An interview with author Kim Culbertson, "Other People's Kids."

Aug 6 • 

Writing in the Pause

12

2

July 2025

The Sound of Story

My first new writing guide in 7 years!

Jul 25 • 

Writing in the Pause

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Stories Are Empathy Batteries

Interview with: Maria Marquis, Audiobook Narrator + Writer

Jul 23 • 

Writing in the Pause

6

All About That Bounce

On play, resilience, and surviving chaos

Jul 10 • 

Writing in the Pause

14

15

The Luxury of Despair

How you can hold up hope

Jul 1 • 

Writing in the Pause

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