Envy, Envy, Envy: Yeah, Every Writer Feels ItI mentioned to my Pulitzer finalist poet husband that I wanted to write this post about envy being a grave disease for the writer’s mind,...
The Writer’s Work OutWhat’s a great way to gain weight? Sit at a desk for four hours every day writing away at a novel that may or may not turn out as you’ve...
Can’t Go Home AgainI grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia, a city much more beautiful than it sounds. My mother was a voracious reader, and though we couldn’t...
Why I Write About Women...I meet so many talented, intelligent women who will repeat to me exactly what I wrote above. But they, and myself included, often feel doubt
‘The Whole Way Home’ Follows A Woman’s Rise In Country MusicThe book follows Jo Lover as she navigates the politics of Nashville with her commitment to country music’s roots. Lover’s persona is threat
Book Club Girl - A guest spot indeed!A few years ago I was sitting at a local honky tonk joint called the Thirsty Beaver here in Charlotte, NC, where I live. This is an iconic b