Creative Walking

Creative Walking

One of the things I love to do on my daily walk is find something beautiful or interesting and take a picture of it with my cellphone. It helps me shrug off all the sad/bad news in the world, to notice the little things.

Kaleidoscoping Around

Kaleidoscoping Around

I started playing around with online kaleidoscope and mandala makers while I was researching Life Glows On—one of the many perks of researching a book about creativity. I find it really fun and relaxing, and as much as I love writing, it’s a nice break from working with words all day. I should also probably warn you that it’s a little bit addicting!

Lantana in My Garden

Lantana in My Garden

Happy first day of spring, everybody! Claire Cook wrote her first novel in her minivan when she was 45. At 50, she walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the adaptation of her second novel, Must Love Dogs, starring Diane Lane and John Cusack, which is now a 7-book series. Claire is the…

Hang In!

Hang In!

I’ve definitely had days like this (especially when I’m trying to finish a book!), but one thing I’ve learned is that whenever I want to give up on something, when I try just a little bit harder, that’s when all the good things happen. So whatever is or isn’t happening in your life right now,…

Shark at the beach

Shark at the beach

I was walking the beach at sunrise this morning, splashing along barefoot in the water. I almost walked right into this shark. That woke me up! It was swimming back and forth at the edge of the water, close enough that I could hear the theme music from Jaws playing in my head. Enjoy your…