Posts Tagged ‘hospital social work’
Midweek Questions from My Readers
Every once in a while I like to answer some of the questions you’ve sent me. Some are related to writing, some are more personal, and my goal in these posts is to answer two of each. (Almost) anything goes, so feel free to add new questions with your comments and I’ll try to answer…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Favorite Job Ever!
What was yours and what made it so special? I’ll start it off with my own story this week. If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something from your life that relates to that theme, however you interpret it. Thanks to all of you who’ve contributed.…
Read MoreThe Shadow Wife
The Shadow Wife, which is the reissue of my 2002 novel, Cypress Point, goes on sale today! (The e-book will be available December 1). You can read the prologue on my website. It’s one of my personal favorites. The Shadow Wife is a story close to my heart in many ways. First, the setting. Although…
Read MoreAll By Myself
People sometimes ask me how I deal with the isolation of writing. I’ve recently been in touch with a former co-worker from my days as a hospital social worker and communicating with her reminds me of what it was like to work with other people. It’s been a long time since I’ve done that! The…
Read MoreThe Women Helping Women Expo
I had so much fun last night! The event was a giant Expo full of women vendors of all stripes, showing off their wares and skills and businesses. It was so impressive. I’d been invited to sign books and I was able to meet loads of new-to-me readers, which is always a treat. (This is…
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