My journal is where I go to reweave dark threads with lighter ones. This week had me scribbling some thoughts on autumn. Sometimes, letting go is healthy, necessary, liberating and–scary… Walking along the shore today, I followed this leaf, snatched from its branch by the wind. As it looped and skated through the air, I […]

My journal is plump from this year’s adventures with The Clay Girl-— from book clubs to festivals, libraries to conferences… Connecting with readers delights me, always. A recent invitation to a secondary school, gender studies class inspired me. That they chose the Clay Girl was, of course, awesome. That I spent an afternoon with insightful, invested […]

I love book clubs. Connecting with people who read, think, debate… laugh! More than the wine and treats (often spectacular seahorse inspired confections) is the wonderful sense of community and support between members. On Sunday, East met West in the most delightful way. I had a Skype book club scheduled with Chapter One Book Store […]