by Heather Christie | Nov 16, 2016 | Guest Posts |
As a graduate student at The Solstice MFA in Creative Writing Program at Pine Manor College, I had the good fortune to sit side-by-side with James Anderson in our workshop group (See James’ full bio below). He was (and is) kind, generous, and smart. Today (Jan.... read more
by Heather Christie | Oct 21, 2016 | Guest Posts |
The Solstice MFA In Creative Writing Program introduced me to many talented writers. I am lucky to count Joyce McPherson among them. Today Joyce guest blogs in celebration of her newly released children’s book The Dickens Connection. Her full bio is below. Read... read more
by Heather Christie | Sep 30, 2016 | All The Other Stuff, Heather's Blog |
Wayne Dyer says, “Loving People live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile world. Same world.” Turn on the TV or radio, pick two channels, and you’ll find opposing interpretations of humanity. Refuges good. Immigration bad. The sky is falling. Everything... read more
by Heather Christie | Sep 16, 2016 | Family |
It’s the third Sunday of September. Heather, you think as you sip your morning coffee. You are stating the obvious, which is not good for a writer. Agreed, but there’s probably something you don’t know about the third Sunday in September. It’s top secret—almost CIA... read more
by Heather Christie | Aug 19, 2016 | Family |
Dear Son, I used to count the days until the end of summer, marking the calendar until school would start and our normal routine would be restored. As a working mom, I was filled with guilt for the hot afternoons I wasn’t able to spend with you at the pool. I wished... read more
by Heather Christie | Aug 12, 2016 | Inspiration/Mindful Living/Dream Chasing |
Writers are notorious complainers. The rejection is hard to swallow and the waiting tantamount to waterboarding. I’ve plastered positive idioms all over my vision board and I meditate upon them each time a pass (aka rejection) comes across my email. But sometimes I... read more
