Kathleen M. Rodgers's Blog, page 28

A Gargoyle Guards My Writing Desk

Today while rereading my autographed copy of Pat Conroy���s book, The Reading Life, on the third anniversary of his death, I came upon this line: ���There is no writing, no art, without gargoyles.��� (Ch 10, pg 215).

These Cowgirl Boots Were Made For Writing!

I turned sixty last October. I swore I would never let age define me. But as a woman, it's easy to feel invisible in a society that worships youth over wisdom and experience. So what's an ol' writer gal to do? Add a litt...

When A Character Comes Calling ���

����� The voice called to me early one morning while I was making coffee and feeding my dogs. "My name is Melody," she said, as I doled out kibbles of dog food. I told her to go away. I wasn't ready to plunge into another l...

Novel Five: A work in progress ���

"Finally, one just has to shut up, sit down, and write." Thank you for the reminder, Natalie Goldberg.

Novel Set Against Backdrop of 2016 Presidential Election

Update 2.13.19: Turned in requested revisions to an interested publisher. Now my agent and I wait for more news.

When A Character Comes Calling ���

����� The voice called to me early one morning while I was making coffee and feeding my dogs. "My name is Melody," she said, as I doled out kibbles of dog food. I told her to go away. I wasn't ready to plunge into another l...

Images of Motherhood Adorn Author's Home

When I became a parent for the first time nearly thirty-four years ago, I began to collect various forms of artwork that centered around motherhood.

Robert Frost's Iconic Poem In Public Domain

Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening

Gifts from Gold Star Mother & Loyal Reader Beth Karlson

Gold Star Mother Beth Karlson has read all three of my novels. Although we've never met in person, we've exchanged a few phone calls and dozens of messages over the years. Like many of you, Beth and I love cardinals. Thi...

When You're an Author & You've Been Illustrated In a Magazine.

Thank you to my readers and publishing professionals for helping me arrive at this point in my career where I've been illustrated in a magazine.