Sandra MarinellaAbout Friendship and LossFirefly begonias are one of the few plants still blooming in my badly tended garden. The temperatures have tipped over 100 degrees almost…Sep 20, 2018Sep 20, 2018
Sandra MarinellaCommunity — Wherever You Find It — Matters“How did you ever find Skaneateles, New York?” a friend asked when I said I was heading there for a book event. “It’s a lovely hidden…Aug 7, 2018Aug 7, 2018
Sandra MarinellaUnexpected BeautyLast week before the temps skyrocketed past 100 degrees in Phoenix, Steve and I headed north to Sedona to hike. We rose early for three…Jul 3, 2018Jul 3, 2018
Sandra MarinellaFinding Your Hero StoryI hope your spring is giving you the gift of surprises. Last week was filled with wonderful surprises for me. When I arrived at a retreat…Jun 22, 2018Jun 22, 2018
Sandra MarinellaTurning Points and TransitionsTurning points and transitions are always with us. Some are hard. Recently I learned of young Adrienne’s death. A young mom, she died of…Jun 15, 2018Jun 15, 2018
Sandra MarinellaPersonal Writing Can Change UsA few days ago a friend fell off a ladder while picking oranges. She broke eight ribs and punctured her lung. Yesterday my neighbor backed…Jan 19, 2018Jan 19, 2018
Sandra MarinellaA Writer’s Resolution —Fire Your Inner Critic!With the New Year comes a chance to reset our intentions and our goals. Perhaps a chance to admit we don’t like to write, or we are afraid…Dec 27, 2017Dec 27, 2017
Sandra MarinellaWhy We Need Books More Than EverIn 2017 reading books is more important than ever. In a world where social media, news sound bites, and unfiltered political Tweets…Nov 7, 20172Nov 7, 20172
Sandra MarinellaWhat’s the Story You Need to Tell?Guest post by Tina Games, interviewing author Sandra MarinellaAug 3, 2017Aug 3, 2017
Sandra MarinellainThe Story You Need to TellWhat inspires you to write?Let’s talk about inspiration. Remember reading The Diary of Anne Frank while in school? Remember her family hiding in the secret annex of…Mar 10, 20171Mar 10, 20171
