writing women who break the mold
Editor’s note: This story won first place in the “Write Your Own Lesson in Manners” contest concluding July 15. The challenge was to select from a list of prompts from the book A Lesson in Manners and write a story
So, I’m happy to report that my book launch party at the Muscatine History and Industry Center, part of the inaugural Muscatine Second Saturday event, was a great experience. I’ve made mental notes of the things I’ll do differently and
This is the first review of A Lesson in Manners to be published in an actual news venue, and alongside it an interview with me, the author, so forgive me for being a little over-excited. But Manners is in the
I’m excited to announce that the book launch party for A Lesson in Manners will be part of Muscatine’s inaugural Second Saturday event on June 11. Come to the Muscatine History and Industry Center between 5 and 8 pm to
Saturday, I helped Writers on the Avenue wrap up National Poetry Month with a poetry festival that featured free workshops for poets of all ages, an open mic, readings by the winners of our poetry contest, and then readings by
Yesterday, I send off the first query letter to an agent regarding my finished novel. Tomorrow is my brother’s birthday. And today is Book Day: the first print run of A LESSON IN MANNERS arrived on my doorstep. A satisfyingly