It’s Tuesday. I have coffee. I saw Deadpool. Let’s talk anti-heroes. This is a spoiler-free discussion of the movie BECAUSE it’s so super early in its release. Plus, I don’t need to give any plot points away to talk about
Sesame Street and The Glorious Human Color Palette
I love Sesame Street. Love it. As I drink my coffee this Tuesday, I’m listening to characters singing about the wonderful awesomeness of brown skin. The song is well written both musically and lyrically. It makes me smile and honestly,
Into The Dark
Lately I’ve been watching a few different shows. They’re the kind of shows you’d expect me to watch if you know me well (or have read any of my fiction). My current entertainment consists of (in no particular order): Shannara
Holding Focus
Do you ever notice when you bring something too close to your eyes that it hurts and you lose focus? You close your eyes or move the object away or both. As a writer, I’m a student of human behavior.
#TuesdayCoffeeTalk: Staycations
There are so many things I could write about today. This past weekend was FULL of inspiration. Not only did I stay in a lovely inn, chat with other guests, but I also went wine-tasting and saw THE FORCE AWAKENS.
#TuesdayCoffeeTalk: Let's Talk About The Weather
I’ve got my second cup between me and the keys. Outside it’s raining. Raining. Water. Falling from the sky. It got me thinking about Albany, NY and my son. I grew up in Albany – remarkable as a capital of
#TuesdayCoffeeTalk: Real Moments
Kind of spoilers, I guess? You’ve been kind of warned… I have warm fuzzy feelings for Suzanne Collins – or at least her writing ability. I finally watched Mockingjay Part 2 yesterday. Everyone else in line waited for Will Ferrel
#TuesdayCoffeeTalk: A Light In The Dark
This week is Christmas, and next is New Year’s. Anyone who celebrates these things has a lot of memories and stories tied to them. Needless to say the holidays stir up a lot of thoughts and feelings. Lately I’ve been
#TuesdayCoffeeTalk: The Book I Never Wrote About India
I have a full pot of coffee and a keyboard. It’s time to talk about… India. In 2007 I lived in India for six months. It was a part of grad school. There were certain things that were supposed to
#TuesdayCoffeeTalk: Powerful Fiction
As I embrace my writing purpose, questions have come up around compassion, empathy, and empowerment. Since it’s Tuesday and I have a cup of coffee, I decided to break down how I see it. I’ve written about empowerment, compassion, and
