Category Archives: creative nonfiction

One Writer’s Life: July 2026

My friend Donna Miscolta’s new novel, Ofelia and Norma, comes out in September (pre-order here). Donna and I have been part of a writing group that began over twenty-five years ago when a group of Hedgebrook writing residency alumna joined forces. … Continue reading

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One Writer’s Life: December 2024

Taking stock of your year? Here’s mine: Project 1: Creative nonfiction My father was alive one day in May 2021 and dead the next of a massive stroke. As executor, I became the keeper of the paperwork: obituary, hospital bill, … Continue reading

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