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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1622 )

• The Process of Getting to a Book Cover

  

  My newest novel, The Letters in the Books, is just weeks away from launching. I’m super excited about this one, as it was two full years in the making. Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Eve of My Son’s College Graduation…

  Well, the day has come. Our first-born child, Matthew, will be graduating from college tomorrow, so if you’ll permit me, I’d like to reminisce for a few moments. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• After Two Years, We Almost Have Lift Off

  

  What is the process you go through to publish a novel? I'm sharing mine. Warning: there are a lot of steps. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friday Fodder: My Obsession with Letters & Journals

  

  If you’ve been following my blog for a while, first, THANK YOU. Second, you may have read previous posts about writing letters and letter writing, because I’m... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lots of News & Updates to Share :-)

  

  Hello, my friends. I hope you are all well. I know it’s been a while, and I apologize for that. I also apologize that my podcasts have stalled. They will be... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I Stopped Having Oscar Parties

  

  This could be the shortest post in the world, or the longest, but for your sake, I’ll make it as succinct as possible. I stopped having Oscar parties because I... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Favorite Villain

  

  The other day in class, one of my students told me that he decided to re-watch Game of Thrones. We’ve talked about this show before in class. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Watch Your Step, Distracted Walking Can Cause an Injury

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  Posted on 22 March 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sunday Positive Thoughts (Post The Chosen)

  

  It’s been nice to hear that many of you were inspired by my recent post about how moved I was by the The Chosen, a series about the life of Jesus Christ from th... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Podcast 5: What I’ve Learned From Reading Other Authors

  

  The Things I’ve Learned from Reading, Podcast 5 The Podcast: The Transcript: When I was a child, my mother says I was always on the move and didn’t really have... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Podcast 4: The Things I Learned as an Older Online Student

  

  Podcast here: TRANSCRIPT: In 2009, I went back to school to pursue a Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing. I’d already earned one master’s degree in... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Every Once In A While, A Show Captures Your Heart: So It Was for Me and The...

  

  Let’s start at the beginning. I was raised Roman Catholic. My own children went to Catholic school for many years. When I visited Rome and the Vatican, I had a... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Things I’ve Learned From, Podcast 3: You Don’t Want to Say “I Could Have Don...

  

  As public speaking is the number one fear in America, with the fear of death coming in second, the truth is, most people would rather die than give a speech. Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Things I Learned From, Podcast 2: Work Ethic is Everything

  

  Podcast 2: Work Ethic is Everything Episode 2 of THE THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM PODCAST is here. Today’s Topic: Work Ethic is EVERYTHING This week it’s all about... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Valentine’s Day in Italy Vs. Valentine’s Day in America

  

  Happy Valentine’s Day from Anna and me. Heart wreaths available under “Shop My Products.” When I was undertaking a bit of research for Anna in Tuscany, a... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Things I’ve Learned from Podcast 1

  

  Episode 1 of The Things I’ve Learned From Podcast Here is the link to the podcast. The transcript is below. Podcast 1: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained The... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Empty Nesters in Training

  

  Our little peanuts who are now in college. You know how it goes. You date, you marry, you have children, you raise them, they grow up and go to college or... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Escape to Italy and Meet Anna, Matteo, and Nicolo

  

  Anna in Tuscany – A Valentine’s Read .99 on Kindle You’ve suffered through two failed relationships. You’re not sure you believe in love anymore. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things I Learned From…

  

  First episode Monday, February 7 It’s hard to believe my daughter is going into her second semester of her sophomore year of college at Towson University. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Weekly Report – January 10: Motivating Yourself to Write in the New Year.

  

  After you’ve stepped away from your writing for a bit, say for the holidays, how do you motivate yourself to jump back into it? Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2022 BOOKS, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION