“Travel Writing for Fun and Profit” with Kim Cooper Findling Thursday, January 16; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Nature of Words Literary Arts Center, 224 NW Oregon Ave. Bend, OR Class fee: $30 per person Ever dreamt of becoming a travel writer? This workshop will help you learn to think like a travel writer, pitch…
Cooking With Children, The Graphic Novel Part II: Fire! (See yesterday’s post for Part I) Little leapt on top of me at six a.m. “Mom! Let’s make the chili! Chili! Chili! Chili!” “Urghh,” I responded. I hauled myself out of bed and poured a cup of coffee, completely aware that I was not awake at…
Cooking with Children, The Graphic Novel Part I: Ugly Pie Those who know me know I hate to cook. I say it’s because I have better things to do, but it might just be that I suck at it. My sister can cook a gorgeous Christmas dinner for 12 in heels, diamonds and a…
My story on Lava Lands, Newberry Crater and Central Oregon Recreation is in this month’s Alaska Air and Horizon Air Magazines.
This morning, Chicken Little took one of my business cards. She crossed out “author” and “writer” under my name and wrote “my mom.” You know it, baby. Best job ever. www.startsomethinghere.com/learn/ls/
Second Sunday Downtown Bend Public Library: Women Craft Writing Lives in Central Oregon 601 NW Wall Street Sunday, July 14 blog brings together experts 2 pm Free & Open to the Public featuring Emily Carr, Director, OSU-Cascades MFA Elizabeth Quinn, Editor, High Desert Journal & Kim Cooper Findling, Editor, Central Oregon Magazine Emily Carr, Elizabeth…
My take on the awesome Westfir Lodge is now posted on the Travel Oregon blog.
Last night I slept with Bus Chicken. I didn’t really mean to. It sort of just happened. I’ve slept with Chicken Noodle and Chicken Little many times. But never Bus Chicken. Bus Chicken appeared in my bed for the first time last night. She was soft and easy to be with. She didn’t grind her…
My article on encouraging kids to exercise is in this month’s Alaska Air Horizon Air Edition Magazine. I shamelessly pulled in friends and fellow parents from around the nation on this one to gather the best anecdotes and advice for getting kids moving. Thanks to everyone!
I’ll be teaching Travel Writing for Fun and Profit at the Willamette Writer’s Conference in Portland on August 3. Here’s the rundown: Ever dreamt of becoming a travel writer? This workshop will help you learn to think like a travel writer, pitch ideas to editors, break in to the travel market, and bring place and experience…