This year, I managed to see nearly all the Oscar films! That doesn't happen often, but thanks to a couple of long haul flights, I caught up on everything from F1 to One Battle After Another. It's always wonderful to see the winners make their speeches. They are excited, moved, and sometimes emotional, but always... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — February 2026
It seems like the first half of January was go, go, go, then real life set in. For those of us in publishing, it’s a lot of “hurry-up-and-wait” as authors get busy, agents shop projects, and real life like snowstorms, sick kids, and winter vacations slow everyone’s momentum. For me? It’s a great time to tackle... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Lifelong Learning and Intellectual Curiosity
Educator and economist Amy Willis has a new Substack newsletter, Amy’s GoodRiches, and she’s been diving into the nature of curiosity. Recently, she posted about Zena Hitz’s book Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life, writing about lifelong learning. She challenged me to consider what gives us the desire as adults... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — 2025 Wrap Up
Congratulations! We made it! I know some of you had a tough year (you know who you are) and are not sorry to see the back of 2025. Mine wasn’t quite as bad, but it was a character-building year. I’d prefer to keep moving up. After a chaotic holiday season, the New Year break has... Continue Reading →
Quotes for 2025
One for each week (give or take) from my weekly planner: January “We are all unfinished stories wandering in this vast library searching for the chapter where we finally find home.” May Aygun “If you don’t feel ready for resolutions and new beginnings, you’re right on time. This is the season of hibernating, dreary rest,... Continue Reading →
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