Thirty West published a review I wrote in “Afterimages.” I met the author during an online course organized by One Story, a decade ago, and […]
Read, Read, Read
Arlington, Massachusetts, where I live, is a community with many residents who are professional writers. It’s not unusual to hear pedestrians talking about books or […]
Another of my Reviews Appears
Again, the Washington Independent Review of Books has published my work. I really enjoyed reading this novel, so do check it out. Here’s my review: […]
Tips on Improving a First Page
Galiot Press offered a free review of a novel or memoir’s first page, so I signed up and enjoyed the experience. Here are some tips […]
How I Survived a Concussion Last Winter
During a trip to Sweden’s west coast, I fell on ice hidden in grass. It was a Friday. Staggering to my feet, I clasped my […]
Olof’s Holiday
Happy September! Today, I’d like to share a children’s story written about 20 years ago after one of my first trips to Sweden. Two months […]
Writer’s (Inner) Journey Features ME!
Today Meredith Gordon Resnick published an interview with me on her award-winning blog Writer’s (Inner) Journey. Check it out. Here’s the link: https://writersinnerjourney.com/?p=5541&fbclid=IwY2xjawEoheNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZXqxqNAgExonFh5MRDZIoH-VVtQwE4Bt5dWbO6Tyg4phISE292AbZQMZw_aem_VRWL_9Fvf_OD5iZrQBZHpg
How My Short Story Collection Came to Be
A week ago, Lee Hall published a post I wrote on his blog, Lee’s Hall of Information. In case you missed it, here’s what I […]
A Persuasive Illusion
The Washington Independent Review of Books published another essay of mine, this one on the importance of research. There are writers who do research right. Read […]

River East, River West
I’m posting a photo of a statue near the waterfront in Strömstad, Sweden, where my husband has a summerhouse. I love the fact that this […]