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To Hold Everything

Tricia Lott Williford January 4, 2013 1 Comment

I think of all that is happening elsewhere, as I lie here. Nearby, I can hear the sounds of a [...]

Narrative Species

Tricia Lott Williford December 30, 2012 2 Comments

I’m reading Unless It Moves the Human Heart, by Roger Rosenblatt. He’s a many-decades teacher of writing, and this book [...]

Doubly Inscribed

Tricia Lott Williford December 10, 2012 1 Comment

Here’s how you know it’s a classic.

Save Me a Seat Next To You

Tricia Lott Williford December 8, 2012 3 Comments

“God can handle honesty, and prayer begins as an honest conversation. My belief is that when you’re telling the truth, [...]

To Think or Not To Think

Tricia Lott Williford November 26, 2012 2 Comments

“Learning is not the consequence of teaching or writing, but rather of thinking. So a playful, provocative, unclear, but stimulating [...]

Off Duty

Tricia Lott Williford November 20, 2012 1 Comment

“Say all you want about the grand and glorious aspects of a heady romance – lengthy and poetic recitations of [...]

In Defense of Weak Women

Tricia Lott Williford November 9, 2012 3 Comments

Helen says, “I just want to say one more thing. If I ever write a novel again, it’s going to [...]

My friend, Nora Ephron.

Tricia Lott Williford November 6, 2012 1 Comment

I listened to a lecture by Nora Ephron. She’s my current obsession; I’m reading her stuff, listening to her voice, [...]

A Word About Bookmarks

Tricia Lott Williford November 4, 2012 4 Comments

Bookmarks matter. If you have a pesky little blank post-it note saving your spot in a book, or if you [...]

More of Me

Tricia Lott Williford October 22, 2012 1 Comment

I’ve come to the conclusion that in every book I’ll ever read, there is more of me to be found. [...]

Lust and Longing

Tricia Lott Williford October 14, 2012 1 Comment

“You would think I’d get enough of books. They are stacked all over my house. More arrive every week, one [...]

The Good Feeling

Tricia Lott Williford October 13, 2012 No Comments

It’s good to feel like a good mom sometimes. That feeling takes a different avenue for each of us. Maybe [...]

Marketing from the Swings

Tricia Lott Williford September 15, 2012 2 Comments

“Mommy, can you push me on the swings?” “Sure, buddy. Let me finish writing this story, and then I’m all [...]

She shook her head No.

Tricia Lott Williford September 1, 2012 3 Comments

When she was nine years old, Ethel sat at Grandma Mo’s kitchen table one day to help peel apples for [...]

Not Yet Rated

Tricia Lott Williford August 21, 2012 2 Comments

Roofer: So, what kind of work do you do? Me: I am an author. Roofer: Oh, you are? Do you [...]

5280 Magazine: Wife, Reborn.

Tricia Lott Williford August 17, 2012 6 Comments

This week, I did a phone interview with Robert Sanchez, senior staff writer with 5280 magazine. Robert and I worked [...]

Preliterate

Tricia Lott Williford August 7, 2012 1 Comment

Tyler asked for a Kindle. I asked him to go ahead and learn to read this year in kindergarten. Then [...]

Drum Roll….

Tricia Lott Williford August 4, 2012 24 Comments

I can finally say this out loud: I officially signed a 2-book contract with Waterbrook Random House!! (First book will [...]

Turning Points

Tricia Lott Williford July 9, 2012 13 Comments

“Boys, I have a phone call with a publisher. Do you remember what publishers do?” “Yes, they make books.” “Right. [...]

The Lovely Miss Ephron

Tricia Lott Williford June 28, 2012 3 Comments

Reading is everything. Reading makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something, learned something, become a better person. Reading makes me [...]

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