It’s nice to revisit old things. I like to re-read Jane Eyre, Wild Ink, Matilda; books I love, shows I… Read more What is expected?
Tag: life
Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work
Everybody talks about the “process.” Finding, appreciating, and dealing with the “process.” But what does that even mean? It means,… Read more Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work
Blessed Beltane / Happy May
From birth to death, spring flowers gift us with their loving fragrance!
Following a Dream
Dreams are everywhere. They float around us. They motivate some. They terrify others. Living the creative life AND getting to… Read more Following a Dream
Damn poetry
I love making fun of poetry. Everyone I knew growing up seemed to try their hand at the serious stuff… Read more Damn poetry
Agents are people too
I recently met with an agent at a writing conference a couple of weeks ago. This statement in itself makes… Read more Agents are people too
Traveling with Aliens
https://www.amazon.com/Spaceports-Spidersilk-April-Marcie-Tentchoff-ebook/dp/B07NWP9WDG I don’t like to base a story on a title. Titles aren’t easy to find, but sometimes they sound… Read more Traveling with Aliens
Why do you write (publish)?
The “Why do you write?” question is everywhere. At this point I can’t even tell if it’s rhetorical or not… Read more Why do you write (publish)?
Don’t Marry Your Work, but Take it Out to Dinner
Mixing art and business sucks. It’s hell. Everything is based on “likeability,” “timing,” and “perception.” You could write the greatest… Read more Don’t Marry Your Work, but Take it Out to Dinner
What Pauly Shore Taught Me
I’m one lucky lady. I’ve got a pretty cool writing career, awesome weirdos for kids, and the most adorably entertaining… Read more What Pauly Shore Taught Me
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 