I get lots of questions about writing—the craft of it, what my work day is like, how to begin a project. For those of you who are local (Twin Cities area or SE MN), I’m teaching a class on August 25th, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Crossings at Carnegie. I’m including the class info […]
Learning to Dance With the Limp
Something crazy happened on Saturday morning. Dan and I had an overnight in Minneapolis—to see Jersey Boys and eat tapas at Solera. We were the first ones to show up to breakfast the next morning. We ordered. Then, a cute older couple walked in (not old, maybe mid-50s). They walked past us, and the guy […]
Sites To Browse During Your Day
Fun things for a Thursday morning. The National Film Board of Canada has released a new (and free) app for the iPad or iPhone, allowing viewers to see thousands of free documentaries, animations, and trailers in their archives. [Download here.] You can stream them on the web as well. Perfect for the upcoming holiday weekend, […]
Alcohol’s Not the Only Thing That Can Sink You
Well. I needed this book. Or the tears streaming from my eyes said I did. And before you say, “But Elissa, why? You’re not an alcoholic, and you live a pretty good life,” I’m gonna hold my hand up right there, in front of your face, and retort, “But everyone’s got a hell in their […]
Fiction Writing Suggestions
Today, I feel tapped out–in all ways. I’m not feeling very creative, nor am I getting much writing done. It’s discouraging to have come this far (to the publication stage), then experience such doldrums. But I rest in the fact that it can’t last too long (oh, please, don’t tell me differently!), and we’ll all […]