You Just Never Know

Q: Most of us - most writers everywhere - do something else first, or do something else alongside. What bits of your other career(s) have you found useful in the business of writing and what bits have you had to ditch?
- from Susan
A: The only piece of my former lives (plural) that I dont need, alas, is evening wear long dresses with sparkly wraps and glittery earrings. No more black tie donor events, campaign kick-offs, or other ceremonial events in my life. I miss it. I recently gave my...