Remembrance
In many faith traditions, remembrance is a sacred act. A devotion to God. Buddhism in particular offers a definition of … Continue reading Remembrance
Tag: Robert J. Ray
What I Learned from Writing a Killer
Two weeks ago, Robert J. Ray—easily the best teacher I’ve had in any subject—told me to start writing my killer’s … Continue reading What I Learned from Writing a Killer
Responsible Fiction: Toe to Toe with Difference
Writers have to get outside their own skin. But sometimes I get overeager to inhabit differences. And I write about characters I … Continue reading Responsible Fiction: Toe to Toe with Difference
Unfold into Blossom
If you’re not sure that opening is for you, every life is better for it. And if you don’t think … Continue reading Unfold into Blossom
Repotting
So when Bob told me to start writing down my story last week, I didn’t know where this would take … Continue reading Repotting
Generosity and Optimism
MFAs cost a lot of money. Upwards of $30,000. But a cookie at my local bakery? Not so much. Every … Continue reading Generosity and Optimism
Family Tree
“In such a dissolved society,” novelist Jack Remick said, “Americans are hungry for cohesive units.” In “a nation of outsiders,” … Continue reading Family Tree
