by Andi | May 22, 2016 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
I love a couple things about Debra Rose’s work and her thoughts on writing below. First, I appreciate her words about the importance of telling stories. Secondly, I appreciate that both her favorite and least favorite parts of writing are the same.... by Andi | May 18, 2016 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
Many thanks to Shawn Smucker and Ed Cyzewski for helping me in my thinking on this. This morning, I’m headed out to our barn to paint two antique doors that open from our event space into the bunk room and Philip’s office. They’re perfect doors... by Andi | May 14, 2016 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
One of the great joys of working as an editor is that I get to know writers well, especially if I have the honor of editing several of their books. I have that deep honor with Patty Lesser, and as I’ve said time and time again, Patty has one of the best... 
by Andi | May 11, 2016 | Written and Wrought
Last week, I began a five-week series about how I put words to the wordless writing process. My description is not going to align with everyone – anyone? – else’s, and that’s okay. We all do this journey our own way. Read the first step... 
by Andi | May 7, 2016 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
I’m woefully lacking in my knowledge of graphic novels/memoirs, but MariNaomi may help change that. I love her pet projects for Cartoonists of Color and LGBTQ cartoonists, and her wisdom about working with friends is something I might just have to try....