In 1940, Glen Miller’s orchestra recorded that foxtrot hit on a 78 rpm record to cheer up a nation at war. My parents and grandparents loved the song (still visible … [Read more...]
Communication Games Work
I once gave a university class a communication lesson by having students form pairs. Student #1 got a drawing of an object only they could see. With verbal … [Read more...]
Writing Memoir—Capture Meaningful Moments Like Framing Prize Photographs
What is a memoir? Dictionary online says, “it’s a record of events written by a person with intimate knowledge based on personal observation.” Autobiography is when … [Read more...]
Every Author Needs a “Write” Hand
Liana George is a talented, enterprising author also contracted by my publisher, Scrivenings Press. Not only does she work hard, dream, and pray to get … [Read more...]
Each space between heartbeats is a world in itself
Just ask me, I'll tell you—each space between heartbeats is a world in itself. I've always physically felt my heartbeats. In grade school, when one teacher wanted a … [Read more...]
Jokes Make Us Better Storytellers
Jokes are small complete stories. Telling them well is an art form. We laugh each time and remember some forever, even if they’re as simple as, “Why did the chicken … [Read more...]
