Blog Posts

  • Writing tips

    My most important tip, and what I keep reminding myself, is to write and write and write. It’s so easy to be distracted. I can think of twenty other things I have to do first, including sending out query letters, researching obscure points for the manuscript, and revising for the hundredth time. All important, maybe,… Read more

  • Rejection

    I’m feeling rejected. In fact, I’ve been rejected, again and again. So I thought I’d write about it. I’ve been submitting queries for Wandering Time to literary agents (a few times a week) and either getting no response, a form rejection letter, or, most rewarding, a personal, even encouraging rejection letter such as the one… Read more

  • ALS walk

    I plan to participate in a fund raising walk for the ALS Association on September 19th. My cousin Michael Fitzgerald, in his early fifties, has been coping with this progressive disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, for over five years. I’ll be joining his team, Fitzy’s Family and Friends. You can learn more on… Read more

  • Querying

    I’ve finished another revision of Wandering Time. It’s been a long process of learning and growing as a writer and I think it improves with each revision. So, I’ve started sending out agent queries again. A good way to connect with agents is to attend a writing conference and there’s a one day SCBWI regional… Read more

  • News and events

    Peace Chorale update: Anyone interested in joining the Santa Cruz Peace Chorale, September rehearsals are open enrollment. We especially need sopranos, but everyone is welcome. No auditions required. Everyone can sing with some dedication and commitment, and the quality of performances is amazing! Come to a rehearsal. They are open every Thursday evening in September… Read more

  • Peace Chorale Retreat

    For anyone interested in joining the Santa Cruz Peace Chorale this coming year, the annual member retreat will be held this Saturday, August 21st, 12:30 to 6:00 p.m. Aileen Vance, our director, writes: Who:prospective members, former members, friends of SCPC, & current members are all welcome to come join us for an afternoon of great… Read more