Author Archives: Administrator
Balance Our Budget!
I’m tired of all the political posturing and the threats to axe all the artistic, cultural, and women’s health programs that help make America a good place to live. It’s time to make the hard call and Balance our Budget … Continue reading
Outliving Retirement – One Woman’s Struggle
Susanna Wilson is a 70-year-old living near the Sierra Nevada who is nearly over-the-edge financially because she has no savings and around $15,000 in debt. This, to me, seems particularly scary, since I regularly rack up $5,000 credit card bills. … Continue reading
Velociraptor Insurance: For When There Is No Escape
Does your home have doors? Then you need protection. You need to be ready for the day when carnivorous dinosaurs devour your family. Velociraptor Insurance Will Protect You from the significant financial and emotional losses sustained during an infestation. VHA: … Continue reading
What Should I Look for in an MFA Program?
It’s a tough question – how do I choose an MFA program? What are the best schools? Should I even be applying for an MFA? I recently posted an answer on Facebook to “What Are the Best Schools in the … Continue reading
12Writing: Links to My Creative Writing Websites
I currently teach two sections of Introduction to Fiction and Poetry at Johns Hopkins. On the side, I’m also building a creative writing website with resources for writers and teachers. Here are the highlights: 12Writing.com – The central homepage, this … Continue reading
Articles from the Archives
Yes, the old website materials are still up. Have you missed some fascinating footnote from my early life? Do you need proof that fossils never die? Click onward to see my early attempts at website design: Lost in Germany – … Continue reading
Can We Prevent Burnout Among Our Service Members?
I served in the U.S. Army for five years, which included three years with the 82nd Airborne and a ten month deployment to Afghanistan. Compared to many my friends, I had a relatively stable enlistment. Yet I saw many areas … Continue reading
My Articles on the Web
“Why Fantasy Novels Are Overlooked” on Helium. “Writing Action – Parts 1 and 2” on Bill Henderson’s TrueVoice Blog. “Because the Truth Hurts: Why I Write Fiction Instead of Autobiography” in the archives (with new discussion on 12writing.com) Dagny v. Writer … Continue reading
