Monthly Archives: August 2011

Stop Worrying and Write that Book

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

A warm welcome to author Lori Rader Day who shares her experience and gives savvy advice on creative writing while working a day job.     Lori won Good Housekeeping’s first short story contest and the 2008 Chris O’Malley Prize in … Continue reading →

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Writing and the day job — It’s enough to make your hair curl

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

“Standing there at my car, the cop’s lips twitched. He was trying not to laugh. At me. Once again, I was driving to work with a head full of large, blue hair curlers … “ So goes my recent post at … Continue reading →

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A More Palatable Sandwich–Writing, Parenting and Elder Care

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

This week, I have the great pleasure of welcoming Katherine Hauswirth, a working mother and professional writer from Connecticut. Katherine is the author of Harriet’s Voice: A Writing Mother’s Journey, available through amazon.com or offthebookshelf.com.  As well as being a working … Continue reading →

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Nail that Writing Project (and the door to Mom’s home office)

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Ack! I missed an entire week of posting. Why? Because I took a mini-break with my husband in the foothills of the Berkshires. It was bliss. But I’ve been remiss. So today, I am atoning for my absence by bringing … Continue reading →

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