Tag Archives: nature writing

Some Thoughts on Nature Writing

One of the things I’m best known for as a writer is my ability to transport people to wild and beautiful places through my words. Nature writing comes naturally to me, because all my life, I have spent every spare … Continue reading

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Measuring Rain–in Worms

I’m home from my trip to the Midwest, where I spent almost a week visiting family and friends, and celebrating my mom’s 90th birthday. While it was good visiting everyone, a large part of me ached for California, for Scott … Continue reading

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Finding Balance in the Sacred

I’ve been quiet for the past week; I know, I know—not like me. I’m still dealing with the bad shoulder injury, which makes typing difficult, and I’ve also simply taken a few days off from working at all simply to … Continue reading

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The Death of a Literary Snob, Or, What Do You Mean I Write Romance?

When my first novel, Redeeming Grace, was published by Quiet Storm Publishing more than eight years ago, I was thrilled. At last, I was the published author of a great literary work! A work worthy to be compared to Willa … Continue reading

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