Top Ten Reasons for Writing a Novel

Something to Say

1. Your love of reading has convinced you the novel is the most entertaining, engrossing, and practical way to walk in someone else’s shoes.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to a Musical

On Thursday my husband and I went to see The Boy Friend, a musical written by Sandy Wilson (1953), and one we had never before heard. Turns out I did recognize one song, “I Could Be Happy With You,” and as soon as we got home, I listened to it online—what an age we live in!—sung by Julie Andrews.

The Right Time and Place

Yesterday I got to see Andrew Clements, my newest favorite author, in person. So much fun. Seemed serendipitous to me that he came to our area at this particular time.

Two Robberies

Back when we were young marrieds, someone stole our 1966 Ford Mustang, a metallic-green two-door with a V-8 engine.

Waiting for the Impossible

Do tough things come in threes? Although I’m not superstitious, it sure seems like it. Not long ago, I emailed friends about what was happening.