Writer's Ramblings

I’m almost at a milestone - 25 pounds lost. Almost. Just half a pound to go and then another 35 pounds to go.Yes, you read that right. Another 35 pounds to go. It’s amazing to me how much weight I’ve gained and lost over the nearly twenty years that I’ve battled with my weight. But I try not to think about that, or about the big number I’m still facing. I’ve been trying to think of that number in smaller increments, happy about each and every pound. Ecstatic as I move from one size to a lower... Read Full Story

There’s nothing better than booksellers that care about authors and take the time to introduce those authors to their patrons. I think of booksellers as the infantry in the publishing world. They’re the ones who are out there in the trenches, providing the support that you need to survive as a writer.Last night I was at a wonderful authors roundtable at the Borders in Fairfield, Connecticut. The event was run by an extraordinary event coordinator, Dianne Defonce, and her wonderful staff. We... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Writer's Ramblings". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story