2 Articles in March Resident now Online

Hi, I'm happy to report that 2 new articles are viewable online now. (You can also view them on this blog by clicking the top 2 pdfs). Online go to http://resident.com. Once there click on the cover thumbnail (Abigail Breslin). Top of page click on icon to left of magnifying glass. Then choose page: 162 to read about Zina Saunders, an illustrator who interviews eccentric, passionate, wonderful New Yorkers. The illos are whimsical, technically excellent, and fun. My travel piece appears on page 85 and continues on 87. Don't forget to come back and comment! I love getting feedback. Happy Reading.

Editing is 75% of a writer's career

I've written a huge amount but now when i go back and read essays I wrote 3-5 years ago it looks completely different and needs editing. As I grow to be a stronger writer my older stuff looks weaker. It's a good metaphor for life. As I get older and better and happier I look back at my life and wince at the memories of some of my clueless follies. Geez, deep thoughts for the wee hours of morning.

Sunday afternoon

Man, i loved today! Worked on an article today about stress during tax season. Went shopping at Whole Foods (or Whole Paycheck as some call it). Came home, cooked, fed dog, chatted on the tel with my pal Janice, read a ton of tweets and said yes to friend requests. A good day. Hope yours was fantastique.

Overlooked New York by Zina Saunders

Click on the February Cover of The Resident (left column) to read my interview with Zina Saunders, Illustrator and Master of Reportage, as we discuss her new book, Overlooked New York. Read it! You're going to love it. Zina is a pistol—a true New York City original.

Caribbean Heaven: Anguilla

Hope you enjoy my latest travel article.

How to Ask Anyone for Any Amount for Any Purpose

Laura Fredricks, bestselling author has written a new book, a sequel. It's called, The Ask: How to Ask for Support for your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project, or Business Venture. Watch a video of Fredricks on ABC News about how to ask for monetary support in these tough economic times. Learn a step-by-step process.

Best Selling Author book party

Tonight I'm headed to a writer's gathering for Laura Fredricks. This is an event for her new book, The Ask: How to Ask for Support for Your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project, or Business Venture. Fredricks' previous book, The ASK: How to Ask Anyone for Any Amount for Any Purpose is a bestseller. This woman is a powerhouse of energy and she knows how to get things done! I'll report back after the event.