Story talk at the Boston Book Festival

I was fortunate enough to participate in the Boston Book Festival this past weekend, where I sat on a panel alongside authors Brendan Mathews and Steve Yarbrough. Jessica Keener was our fantastic moderator, and we spoke about short stories and novels, how one influenced the other, how they were similar, different, both in writing and … Read more

My return to web and graphic design

Long before I became a writer, I worked as a graphic designer. My clients consisted mainly of individuals and small businesses. After setting aside design for a few years (to write, and care for small, helpless children), I found I missed it. A lot. Design satisfies a very different part of my brain than writing. … Read more