historical fiction for a modern reader
After many rounds of revision, the manuscript of Asa James is going to be born into a BOOK. Koehler Books has given us a home. Go Asa. Go Jodi. We’re getting out into the big bad world! I’m pleased with so many things about Koehler Books. First is that they’re different. They’re an independent press … Read more…
I’m a pretty chill person in general. I’ve had to be…to raise three kids on a farm, build our own house, start various small businesses, and navigate leadership roles on a series of public boards. The more crises I see, the more I take each one in stride. Most times, whatever it is…I’ve seen it … Read more…
So, OK, there’s no Olympic ski racing in my future, but I started learning to downhill ski at the age of 50 and by now, at nearly 54, I’m finally getting it. And, most of all, it’s pretty much the most fun I’ve had in my whole grown-up life. And no broken bones so far. … Read more…
Our writer’s magazines would have us think “Writer’s Retreats” are sacred moments in time. Something we need to apply for, like residencies or arts grants. And sure, some of them are. The ones that serve really great food and come clean your rooms for you. But I don’t really need all that—I can make my … Read more…