Excerpt
This excerpt is from Rain Dodging. 1It is my account of my visit to the estate of Anne Finch, the poet who inspired my book: Anne Finch, Peter Cross, c.…
The “World-Famous Palomino Club”
(From Rain Dodging 69-71) . . . Weeks later, I reentered the legendary Palomino to see the Everly Brothers on their long-awaited reunion tour. Immediately I thought, Yes, I really could work here…
3-2-1-take off: Book Launch!
I had my book launch party a few weeks ago. So caught up in the Middle East tragedy, I haven't shared about my event. Invitations received. Helium balloons inflated, Name…
Tick on the Lip, a Wedding Comedy
Six months of wedding planning and preparations culminated in a week of physical labor: We painted our hayloft floor for the reception, we hung miles of twinkle lights. I spent…
How Rain Dodging Got its Name
From journal, Kent & St. Albans, Hertfordshire My last morning in Kent. After breakfast I settled my bill at the little inn where I so pleasantly stayed for 3 nights.…
Is This You?
In “Women in Publishing School,” a 4-month workshop I attended a few years ago, we were asked to create our Ideal Reader “avatar.” Here is mine: I visualize my readers…
Heed The Call
In the publishing process, Rain Dodging is in the phase penned '2nd pages,' where I spot-check for errors I noted in '1st pages,' (duh) to make sure the corrections I…
How Dare She!
In my book, Rain Dodging, I introduce you to a handful of early feminist warriors. Here’s one: Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle* Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, born 1623, died…
First Pages
Yesterday I received a gorgeous Rain Dodging PDF file, completely laid-out. This file is called “first pages,” meaning it’s the first round of laid-out, designed pages. (Subsequent versions will be called “second…
I’ve Been Thinking About POWER
"Writing is all about raising your voice and staking your claim. You speak your truth, claim your authority, take a stand for what you believe in. We can talk all…