My experiences in writing.
My observations of the creative world around me.
How those two worlds come together.
A young friend of mine recently posted a thought-provoking question on Facebook:
What advice would you give a 21-year-old?
Ironically, most of the advice came from other young people — advice about dating, school, career, exercise, saving money. Don’t get me wrong — all good advice.
But my mind went to one place…
Read MoreA turn through Leonardo da Vinci’s personal notebooks is a glimpse of his genius and inspiration. He used notebooks to capture observations, to work out his theories, to practice and improve his art, and to develop his ideas.
Read MoreThe word eavesdrop has an interesting etymology. It comes from a part of a house.
Read MoreI’m a historical fiction writer. I am drawn to events, lives and things of the past. Everyday objects have a particular fascination to me.
My imagination can’t help running wild when I eye an unusual artifact—
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