“My Writing Process” Blog Hop

“My Writing Process” Blog Hop

My son brought me a cup of water while I was writing yesterday. So thoughtful. I am so happy to have been asked to follow Susie Orman Schnall, author of the novel On Grace, in the “My Writing Process” Blog Hop. I’m passing the torch to Colleen Oakes, author of...
Double Identity (or How I Became Irish)

Double Identity (or How I Became Irish)

I am almost always called out of the line at airport security for a “random screening.” Statistically, it can’t be random. I suspect the fact that I’m traveling with a bunch of kids who don’t share my last name has something to do with it, as my stature and demeanor...
Survivor: The Birthday Party

Survivor: The Birthday Party

Be very afraid. For my oldest son’s fourth birthday I took 15 kids on safari in my backyard. I transformed the space into the African savanna and led them all in pith helmets and sunglasses on the adventure of their lifetimes. I was living in New York City at the...