Anagi is my granddaughter who is all of three and a bit. Her recent arrival with her brother Ruby (adventures…

Are you a parent/ grandparent who is stumped when your child/ grandchild asks you for a story every night? If so, the…

(Conversations in a monastery)

Croans are zen-like questions or statements concerning a crow. If you meditate on these every day for…

Stephen King advises the murder of your darlings — some of the best parts of your writing that may not resonate with your target audience. This is fantastic advice. At best, it will be a piece of self-indulgence that jerks the reader back from his immersion…