I didn’t start this year out with the best of spirits. I mean, sure, my book got published in December,… Read more Keeping a Gratitude Journal

Some mornings suck, no one’s going to argue that. Maybe you’re sick, or depressed. Maybe it’s raining or you’ve had… Read more Graceful Bad Mornings

When I was thirteen, I was subjected to the same ‘career planning’ we subject everyone to at that age. It’s… Read more An Open Letter To The Teacher Who Told Me Not To Be A Writer

Warning: This is probably the most offensive, inappropriate show that we’ve ever talked about here on PBW. If you haven’t… Read more Rick, a Character Study

My daughters have always been interested in art. Painting, sketching, even a little bit of writing. I encourage this because… Read more Rules in a Housefull of Artists

Hey, guys. So, a long time ago I had an email list. I sent out a monthly newsletter called The… Read more And We’re Back

Yes, I am on a Neil Gaiman kick, if you’re wondering. Today, I’d like to pick apart Anansi Boys, book… Read more Picking Apart Anansi Boys

Hey, guys. I wanted to let you know that this book is coming out on Saturday. And I have to… Read more This Writing Book is Coming Out on Saturday

When I was preparing to leave my mother’s house and begin my life as an adult, she and I built… Read more Hope Chests