The other day I wrote an essay about the demolition of a 19th century sailing ship on the San Francisco waterfront that I had witnessed by chance on the way to work. I was appalled, and moved to write about it because it represented to me how San Francisco is losing touch with its heritage. […]
» Read more...Month: August 2002
What’s your dream job?
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what my dream job is. Right now, I don’t have one. And I think that’s a disgrace. Well, actually I would love to work for the weekly magazine, The Brisbane News. It’s small, it’s candid, and it’s got a very down home neighborhood feel to it. And… it’s […]
» Read more...Starting a Writers Group
I just joined a writers group last night in Eugene. One woman who had been in the audience at our Wild Writing Women:Stories of World Travel event at Mother Kali’s got some writers together after meeting our group and invited me to join. Last night was my first attendance. It’s a weekly group, which will […]
» Read more...Hold My Beer While I Take A Shower
Well, we can now say that it is the true and legitimate beginning of doing this women’s travel humor book for Travelers’ Tales. Sure there’s the contract, and all the research—the reading and rereading of story after story. The ones you liked. The ones you didn’t like. And most confusing of all, the ones that […]
» Read more...The new & improved book title
So, the book title saga continues. We asked the sales reps and some family members and so far it has come back unanimously that the title we’ve been talking about for the last few days, isn’t the favorite. The People’s Choice is: Hold My Purse While I Kick Your Ass: Funny Women Write From The […]
» Read more...Catalog Copy Due
I thought the title for the humor book was settled, but not quite. With catalog copy due to our distributors today, emails started flying again. New suggestions even adding to the mix. You’d think that a title is a title is a title. But that’s not true. There are many behind the scene factors that […]
» Read more...Idea Sheet
Do you have one? I’m not talking about the little note book you carry in your back pocket for all your brilliant thoughts that strike when you’re away from your desk. No, I’m referring to the one that you keep at your desk…taped to the wall, or stuck in your calendar so that it stares […]
» Read more...It’s In The Details: An Easy Way To Better Your Writing
When I travel, I look to the trees, the local flowers, birds, and wish I knew their names. I know that my travelogues would be better if specific details were included in my descriptions. There are plenty of books and online resources to help you out, but I enjoy being taught and letting the knowledge […]
» Read more...Book Title
Ahhh the process…We are finally getting closer to getting the humor book done. Today we’re discussing the different aspects of book sellers’ and book buyers’ intelligence in how they can read and understand a title. I’ll spare you the details, but know that it is fun. Here’s the latest: Sand in My Bra…And Other Misadventures: […]
» Read more...Press kits for writers
Because of my background in PR, I tend to think that everything needs a press kit. In fact, I have to censor myself from meeting people for the first time and saying, “Hey, you know that birthday party of yours could be so much better if you sent a press kit to your grandma, the […]
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