Job #1
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/
Reading at Deschutes Library This Sunday
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…
Westfir Lodge in Travel Oregon
My take on the awesome Westfir Lodge is now posted on the Travel Oregon blog.
Welcome to my Bed, Bus Chicken
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…
Kids Exercise in Horizon Air
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!
Upcoming Willamette Writers Teaching Gigs
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…
Hell Yes
This one is even better because it came from my mother.
The Modern Bookseller's Dilemma
Last weekend, the sun was shining and the chickens had an idea. “Mom, we’re going to set up a shop in the yard to sell your books!” “Great,” I said. An activity and potential moneymaker all at once, perfect. “How much do they cost?” asked Noodle. “Well, if you buy them at the store…
Reading in Central Oregon This Week
Looking forward to reading from Chance of Sun and Day Trips From Portland and doing a Q&A about writing and magazine editing at this month’s Central Oregon Writers Guild meeting. Central Oregon Writers Guild’s Thursday, April 25 meeting takes place at COCC Redmond Campus, 2030 SE College Loop, Building 3 Room 309, 6:30 – 9…
Central Oregon Magazine Spring Issue
The spring issue of Central Oregon Magazine is out and about! Read up on top recreation picks, the dish from local wedding planners, the controversy on Mirror Pond, and much more.