Daily Archives: November 7, 2010

Myths of the Writing Life: A Cautionary Tale

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On a writers’ list I’m on, we started talking about the Great Myths of the Writing Life.  You know, like “You have to be a drunk to be a writer.  Look at Hemingway!” or “All editors are jealous of writers,” … Continue reading →


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Horse Girls and Magic

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A month ago I was standing next to a horse, my hand on the back of her neck. I was having a beginner’s horseback riding lesson, at age almost-sixty. The instructor told me to start rocking gently from the hips. … Continue reading →


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