The answer to that question has changed for me over the years. In the beginning, I told myself that writing was my calling, a destiny I had to follow, lured on by the love of language. Writing was a magic power to capture some little...
I went on vacation a few weeks ago – eleven whole days away from home. With me were my husband, son, daughter, daughter's best friend, and three off-kilter dogs. Up on Orcas Islands in the San Juans of Washington State, one isn't exactly cut off. ...
When I write fiction, I look for truths not yet revealed. Not always about deeds committed or intended, some truths are simply revelations a character will have, often about his own soul. Today I take specific examples from the pieces in my story collection, All...
Every writer knows that getting the attention and respect of editors, publishers, agents, and readers can be hard. It take a lot of work, a lot of patience, and a lot of heart. But what about from the people you're close to? Your friends, people...
I've learned since publishing my story collection that there's quite a difference between the before and after. Before a manuscript is accepted for publication, it's all about crafting, editing, and revising. And of course being persistent in getting a publisher's attention. After the book is...
I've got a few more online events to share. First, my piece for the Story Prize Blog, where I answer questions about my writing process, favorite authors, and the techincal problems I face in crafting a short story. Many thanks to editor Larry Dark for that one.
Rachel Endsley...
I'm please to offer links to some interviews and author statements. First, in David Abrams' blog, The Quivering Pen, about my first publication. Meg Pokrass did me proud by including me on her blog, Fictionaut Five. Former editor and Press 53 family member Clifford Garstang...
In about ten more minute, the President will address the nation. The media has been buzzing about it for days, and the Republicans have taken every chance possible to make sure we all understand how weak and incompetent the President is, and how wonderful, brilliant,...
Today I consider the anxious personality – he who is overwrought, nervous, always on the move, casting quick, desperate glances out of windows. This is one who stays at home, a shut-in for all intents and purposes, who draws fresh air but twice a day,...
