Tag: transformation

  • Finding Confidence in Unexpected Places

    Finding Confidence in Unexpected Places

    A few weeks ago, I met a young author who was looking for guidance on making her book more marketable. A neighbor had suggested that I might be able to help. Still wrestling with “imposter syndrome,” I wasn’t sure what I could offer, but her story intrigued me enough to agree to meet. She had…

  • Invited to Speak: My First Book Club Guest Appearance

    Invited to Speak: My First Book Club Guest Appearance

    This past Thursday evening, I had a wonderful time with my friend Stacy’s book club talking about my experience writing Nothing Really Bad Will Happen. It was a small, intimate group, which was fantastic because everyone could actively participate in the discussion. As people arrived, we gathered in the kitchen, chatting over delicious snacks. Imagine…

  • No Longer the Muck

    No Longer the Muck

    This past weekend I visited our local gallery, Studio Hill to view the new solo show by artist Theresa Bates. A week or so earlier, I had stopped in, saw her work and was immediately attracted to her use of color. Placed casually among the painted canvases were a few stuffed pillows. I gingerly lifted…