I have found, over the last 16 years of running our Women’s Writing Circle, that writing has helped countless women heal from traumatic events, including myself. As Virginia Woolf once said about writing painful experiences, “Nothing has really happened until it has been described.” And by recording the trauma, the writer transforms into a survivor. WhenContinue reading “Using Writing as a Pathway to Healing”
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Heart and Soul Offered in New Anthology: Moments of Love
We are thrilled to offer this collection and the voices of women expressing themselves on issues, contemporary, groundbreaking, and traditional.
Birthdays and Beginning Again
The writing always the writing, winding its way into my life, my compass of contemplation and reflection, and hope to gather in the moment through the written word before it’s gone.
Cherishing Memories Through Writing
Yellow roses in a cream-colored Lenox vase grace my kitchen table. Thirty-seven years ago, John brought me a dozen yellow roses when our younger son, Daniel, was born. He entered my hospital room wearing turquoise-tinted aviator sunglasses. “Here’s looking at you, kid,” he said, handing me the flowers. The cool hospital room, with its fluorescentContinue reading “Cherishing Memories Through Writing”
The Independent Publishing Journey—’Moments of Love’
Ultimately, this beautifully crafted anthology of short stories and poems pays tribute to love in its many forms and expressions. The collection includes reflections on mothers and fathers, lifelong friendships between women, and the challenges of marriage—offering readers a compelling glimpse into life and love through the eyes of a diverse group of women writers.
Behold the Moments: Reflections on Life’s Journey
Behold means to observe something impressive or remarkable. Behold is a word that is often spoken or read at this time of the year. Cultivate the wonder—good and evil—happening around us. Behold the sunshine on the daffodil and the burst of forsythia. Behold the people who come to us in so many temperaments— “flavors” ifContinue reading “Behold the Moments: Reflections on Life’s Journey”
Making Your Voice Heard in Trying Times
For the past fifteen years, I have devoted myself to encouraging women to navigate the turbulent waters of challenging times. Writing has become my vehicle of expression, a canvas on which I explore the depths of self-discovery. I have tried to inspire others to embrace this path of introspection and creativity. These days, I observeContinue reading “Making Your Voice Heard in Trying Times”
A Wintry Mix of Memoir and Vulnerability
I have taught memoir for fifteen years, and my takeaway is always this: There is a great curiosity about where our words might lead us, coupled with the desire to learn the craft of writing.
Writing ‘Moments of Love’
January, with its bone-chilling cold and pervasive sense of isolation, can often feel daunting. Yet, as we pour our hearts into the writing of those moments of love, we uncover warmth and companionship through the written word. The art of storytelling is truly the most profound gift we can share with one another, bridging the gaps created by distance and time.
Embracing Imperfection: A January Reflection
A few fitful snowflakes still fall after a morning of heavier snowfall leaving a template of gray sky and white lawn. The holiday hustle and bustle is over, and it’s time to return to work. I continue to write my novel about obsessive love and a woman stalker after the snow led to the cancellationContinue reading “Embracing Imperfection: A January Reflection”
