Jane Caro’s gripping new novel, The Mother, is a suspenseful examination of domestic violence and a court system that fails to protect. In one scene, Caro describes a husband using an open-handed chokehold that leaves no marks. As I raced through her pacy novel, part of me hoped this revelation regarding strangulation technique didn’t fall
Begin with the (Plot) Twist Pose Consider Bound and Half-Bound versions – (are you planning to be traditional or indie published?) The Hero’s (Journey) Pose is recommended for every writer type Enter Warrior Pose (excellent for fantasy writers and historical fiction authors) Relax into Corpse Pose (particularly good for mystery writers – but a corpse
5 More Life Hacks for Shifting Anxiety and Depression A continuation from last week’s blog, Living a More Joyful Life, here are 5 further ‘Life Hacks’ to make micro-changes in your life to get out from under the destruction of persistent anxiety and depression. You don’t need to do all of them, in fact, please
Equine therapy, a holistic connection, horses healing trauma I’ve got splinters in my butt. Sitting on the top rail of the weathered round yard, I’m hoping the greyed timbers will hold. The coach, Pam, helps a child on, a girl about nine or ten, her helmet perched on a cascade of brown ringlets. She sits
“The Writerly Jumper” Sadly, my “writerly jumper” has a hole worn through at the right elbow. Being right handed, that elbow gets more wear. Like just now, as these words speed left to right across the page, then sure as a typewriter carriage, my arm with elbow resting on the tapestry of the armchair swings
Decision Making in democracy, overwhelmed by choice. I have to make some tough decisions. Two job offers, other potential jobs, and at least one offer means a move, which means more choices and changes. I’m weighing salaries, versus writing time, versus friends and family proximity, and even the location of my favorite yoga studio. It’s
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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