by Andi | Jul 5, 2017 | Written and Wrought
I don’t make a living wage from the books that I write. The title of my books has never been on any of those newspaper bestseller’s lists. I can’t pay my bills from the proceeds of my writing. On bad days, I hold these as marks of my failure. On good... 
by Andi | Jun 28, 2017 | Book Recommendations, Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
On Saturday night, I sat in our barn and listened to Billy Coffey speak wisdom over a rapt room while hound dogs slept on the concrete floor. He spoke of writer’s obligations and his own writing habits. He spoke of finding time to write and the obligation to... by Andi | Jun 21, 2017 | Written and Wrought
This morning, I sat on our front porch in the cool of the summer solstice. As is true of most old houses and even the newest farmhouses, the porch is where the best thinking happens. It’s a between space, a space for observation, a space for deep breaths and a... by Andi | Jun 14, 2017 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
If there’s one thing I really despise in this wonderful writing world I am blessed to be a part of it’s one-size-fits-all writing advice . . . and if I can be granted the courtesy of one more pet peeve on this Wednesday morning, I’d add that I loathe... by Andi | Jun 7, 2017 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
I’ll be honest: I haven’t thought much at all about book marketing in the past few months. Between infertility treatments and, blessing on blessing, my pregnancy, I just haven’t had much space beyond my daily work of editing and coaching, tending the...