I have once done a particular something that brings two blooms of shame to my cheeks. It’s the kind of thing that you do while looking over your shoulder. Or…
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about the craziness of deeming a work “uninteresting” if there aren’t explosions in the first 250 words. Perfect Chemistry, a very popular…
What do I love about college sports? I love the excitement, the thrill that only comes from school pride rooted deep inside the heart. I love the fist pump after…
If you’ve ever had a big disappointment like I had today, perhaps this will help. All you can do is keep trying hard and believing in yourself. Even while eating…
I’m often asked if I’m a Dodgers fan or an Angels fan. I always smile and say “UCLA.” This upsets people. “No, that’s college. I mean, who do you like…
Once upon a time, I worked in a high-rise in downtown LA and I fell in love with office supplies. It wasn’t love at first sight; it was a slow,…
On this writing journey, I’ve been introduced to the world of blog-hosted query contests. Extremely generous writers host agent-judged contests for unagented authors. Overall the experiences I’ve had have been…