Archive - Witticisms

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May 10, 2022 •

The Best Books I Read in 2024

but first, some kudos

Dec 12, 2024 •

My top books of 2023

plus, a giveaway! Because holidays + books = joy.

Dec 7, 2023 •

Less Work, More Play!

aka How to Survive 2025

Feb 13 •

Back to school (as a middle-aged mom)

à la Rodney Dangerfield, but not.

Feb 16, 2024 •

Should I step off the roller coaster?

That sounds dangerous.

Oct 25, 2024 •

Some lightness for your summer

Hello and welcome, friends, family, readers, writers, and people seeking witticisms who stumbled here accidentally serendipitously.

Jun 22, 2024 •

The best books I read in 2022

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

Dec 23, 2022 •

On planning and patience

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

Apr 2, 2023 •

Revising and Reenvisioning

My novel, my office, my writing future... see my news, below

Sep 29, 2023

One way to get unstuck

by a writer who was very, very stuck.

Apr 17, 2024 •

"Shut Up, Izzy"

A life hack you weren't expecting

Jun 6 •

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