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The evolution of Black Flowers White Lies

I don’t do nearly enough of this… today I am happy to share with you a guest post from one of my favorite writer friends. Yvonne Ventresca has turned into a real friend since the first time we met at a book festival where, fortuitously, our tables were placed next to each other. Tomorrow, she’s […]

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#amwriting

Nothing is more depressing about hanging out with other writers on social media than the #amwriting hashtag. Kind of like “#AmSpendingMillionsofDollars” or #AmInTahiti”, the #amwriting” hashtag doesn’t feel good if you’re not writing. The thing about a life spent chasing the act of creating something – a painting, a crochet throw, a book – is […]

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We don’t need another hero

So I’m watching CNN, and an ad comes on for a show “CNN Heroes,” in which they celebrate a do-gooder helping the world in some way. This particular episode they were advertising was about the “homeless elderly,” and how much more vulnerable that population is to homelessness and financial insecurity. Okay, I’m on board. Then […]

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My first time

About my first time. Yep, I made a video.

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Truly powerful

My favorite thing I’ve seen today. Such a fun image. And so true! The interwebs can be a magical place.

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Madame X

There she was, imposing, although she was clear across the room. Her skin was luminous. The angle of her head gave her a somewhat haughty air, her dress stunning, as if she was about to go out for a night on the town. I approached her with awe. By sixteen I’d been sneaking into New […]

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My favorite part of early October

Yep, it’s that time of year again… the YA Scavenger Hunt is getting under way on October 4th. If you’ve never participated before, it’s a fun blog hop that gives you a chance to win lots and lots of books, as well as discover your new favorite read. This fall I’m on Team Purple (one […]

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Do not read this

Had to click, didn’t you? Curiosity is perhaps our greatest asset as humans. We think that weapons and military might make us strong, but, really, it’s ideas that give us power. That’s why it’s paramount to a free society that we have access to whatever information we want, even if someone else considers it offensive […]

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I am not excited about this debate

I watched every Republican and Democratic primary debate this election season. Every one. Yes, even the ones where it seemed like the Republicans had unloaded a clown car onstage and everyone spoke for about 7 minutes. I watched through the cracks about Carly Fiorina’s face and Chris Christie’s takedown of Marco Rubio. Perhaps it’s election […]

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A great cause!

It was my pleasure to be MC at the annual CoFiA fundraiser this past Friday. I was humbled to be among so many people doing such important work to improve the lives of immigrants in our community. The Community of Friends in Action was the first group that helped me find my voice and tell […]

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