“She won with a book we knew couldn’t sell…a cancer memoir.”
The truth is never easy to swallow, even when delivered with the kindness, generosity and wisdom of Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, the Book Doctors. As writers, though, our jobs are to illuminate the truth. To be able to do so, we have to hear and accept it (even if we don’t like it one bit).
So, despite having a completed manuscript and the exciting Pitchapalooza win of EBWW 2016, […]
Essays and News
Eskewpades eschews parades
As in past columns, I’ve lumped all of my bold escapades and misadventures together and nicknamed them “Eskewpades.” Fun moments? Fur sure. But mostly public faux pas.
When it comes to the public in general, I’m conflicted. Naturally I could live without the long lines at concerts, airports, subways and discos. Especially when someone is pushing into my contorted back.
As a crotchety New Yorker, you either find a way to cope with the sea of crowds or you drown. […]
Who's Publishing What: 15 Reasons Why: Men Are For Now, Cats Are Forever
Sharon Love Cook has written and illustrated the newly published 15 Reasons Why: Men Are For Now, Cats Are Forever.
The description: “Do cats ogle women? You don’t have to be a cat lady to know that cats are more devoted, appreciative and trustworthy. Men could learn a lot from cats, if they cared to learn. Cook’s cartoons illustrate this fact in a humorous and profound way. The book is dedicated to “cat ladies everywhere.”
She’s the author of the Granite Cove mystery series and one novel, […]
Uber mom
“Octagon,” was my toddler’s first three-syllable word. He says it at every stop sign. We spend half our lives in the car. He comes along while I run errands and deliver his sibling to activities and extracurriculars. He learns his letters, numbers, shapes and colors as we drive through town.
He’s likely to take his daily nap in the car because he’s learned to go with the flow. Flexibility is key when everyone has a schedule to adhere to — except you. […]
Friday night lite: adventures in accidental fandom
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Not only does every product in the world economy suffer from widespread pumpkin spice contamination, but also entire nacho-crazed communities across America have succumbed to the yearly epidemic of Friday night high school football mania.
In East Texas, these events would rival the popularity of a free Beyoncé concert at which each fan receives an after-party invitation to drink Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos with the British Royal Family. […]
