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The story of a story

What it takes to get a story published, from first draft through acceptance

May 18 •

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On planning and patience

Or, why the writing (and publishing) life can be a tricky personality fit for me

Apr 2 •

The best books I read in 2022

(and an update on the book I'm writing)

Dec 23, 2022 •

On the relationship between speed and quality

Or, why on earth I would attempt to draft my next novel in one month

Oct 28, 2022 •

The Dog Days of August (the month, not my niece)

Cool off with a dose of my newsletter!

Aug 11, 2022 •

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May 10, 2022 •

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Apr 29, 2022 •

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