I Hope I Don’t Lose My Blog Following, But…
What I’m about to do is probably akin to committing hari-kari, but I’m afraid it must be done. Say What? Yes, The Write Transition is going on…
Read articleThe Six Train Entertains Me While Grandma H Reads Minds
Despite my Type-A nature, I carry a wee bit of sloth. In terms of blogging, this means I post only once a week. As such, other…
Read articleThe Scarring Of Innocents
Several months ago, a Facebook friend posted the following image. I have refrained from using it, because she found it on the Internet and doesn’t know…
Read articleDo You Believe That They Believe?
A week ago, the Rubins dined at a steakhouse even though the family matriarch (that would be me) doesn’t eat red meat. But I throw my…
Read articleDear Mr. Stephen King, I Read You Differently Now
Whether you enjoy Stephen King’s books or not, his gift for storytelling is tough to deny. Over the years, I have devoured many of his novels,…
Read articleOuch! Glad That Was ‘Nut’ Me
What is it about guys and their jewels? Not only are they obsessed with everything in that general vicinity, they think a smack to the sac…
Read articlePantsers, Outliners, And Chapter One Paralysis
Many of you have heard the terms outliner vs. pantser when it comes to writing fiction. Pantsers are those who write by the seat of their…
Read articleMy Closet Has Skeletons. Literally.
Spring-Cleaning Rebirth New day, new month, new lightness. Oh, yes, indeedy, the Rubins have molted. We have shed our heavy domestic skins in favor of a…
Read articleThe Introvert Whisperer
I’m not much of a joiner, yet somehow that Magnificent™ Clown sucked me into his vortex, and before I knew it, I was writing a guest post on…
Read articleYoga Yoda Helps Me Find Ergonomic Zen
If you already thought I was weird, this post will confirm your suspicions. A while back, I scavenged for an acceptable author headshot. With your approval,…
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