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Why I Had to Write a YA Love Story

Inspiration twinkles in unexpected places so when I got the spark of an idea for my new Young Adult novel, I hadn't a clue how that flickering flame would eventually ignite. Nor did I also have any idea how long it would actually take to start…
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Fear and Firestorms in Los Angeles

FACTS AND FICTION No one seems to know just how toxic our air is now from the Los Angeles firestorms that make my head throb, so I nurse a cup of strong coffee, and wait for the Excedrin Extra Strength to kick in. Before particulates populated…
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Chance Meeting

JUST MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS UNTIL I WASN'T On yesterday’s walk, I noticed a young man carefully removing a piece of art from his car. The gentleman had close-cropped hair, beard, and stylish business clothes. Notably, he held the art like…

Writing Equals Healing

    During an interview last week, Doug Blecher, the founder of Autism Personal Coach, asked me: "How has writing helped you deal with trauma in a way that other outlets have not?" If you've ever journaled or kept some kind…
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Pass The Tissues, It’s High School Reunion

How Do We Stay Young? Clean living, regular exercise and mindfulness all play a part. But what about the less obvious stuff? The things you forget to mention to your therapist. The things that catch your emotions when you least expect…

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