Rewards on A Rainy Day in the Maine Woods
Looking closely at what’s not so obvious always rewards the observer.
Five Days, Five Lobster Rolls
Heading to Maine? My recommendation is to eat a lobster roll a day—I did. Reviews follow.
A Closed Door Is An Invitation
I won’t let a closed door hinder me. I’ll take aim for a photo opp instead.
My Maine Muse
A view that never fails to astonish and a willing subject floats my boat each July.
Hello? It’s Your Muse Calling . . .
The photography Muse summons me whenever vivid color, hard shadows and bright light make a pattern.
Making the Call: Go Big or Go Indie?
There are pros and cons to veering off the traditional path to self-publishing. Ask yourself five questions to decide.
RGB? CMYK? Funny You Should Ask
A frustrating bout with my inkjet printer led me to exploring the meaning of RGB and CMYK.
Top 5 Things a Writer Learns at a Publishing Conference
There are a few strategies for making the most of any conference you attend, including these five.
Platform. Got One? You Need One.
Getting a book published, and purchased, is going to be a mean trick without an Author Platform.
Overpowered and Overtowered?
Will the iconic Frost Tower find itself overtowered and overpowered one day by Austin’s many taller buildings?
Strong at the Broken Places
One of Ernest Hemingway’s most enduring pieces of writing still inspires.
When Mothers Have Other Priorities
These five books on mothers and daughters helped me clarify my own mother’s priorities.
Life and Death in The Bend
The endless loop of nature’s cycle plays out in Big Bend National Park, Texas.
The Three Critical Blogging Chores You’ve Probably Ignored
There are three essential—and easy—chores necessary to maintain your blog’s good health.
Whitley’s Went. Then Came A Tower.
An 18-story tower arises from a humble print shop in downtown Austin.
