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my first book contract (part 3)
My journey as a published author began 20 (TWENTY) years ago.
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I finally cracked open a journal...
I stretch for 10 minutes on a yoga mat in my bedroom every morning when I wake up and every night before bed.
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getting published in 2005 (part 2)
Turning 50 soon and reflecting back on my first half-century of life.
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20 years ago (how??)
reflecting back on my publishing journey
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how I regulate my nervous system
I’ve got several things I do in these nerve-wracking times, but cuddling with these babies is my favorite.
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go make shit
After 10 days of the #1000wordsofsummer challenge, I’ve written 12581 words.
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the gay agenda
Growing up evangelical, I heard the phrase “the gay agenda” bandied about quite a bit.
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