Rock n’ Roll Fantasy

On the surface, our little family is a paragon of normalcy. We play Monopoly and Sorry and read Dr.Seuss with the kids. We walk the dog and watch football. And then when we have an extra 20 minutes, we break out a set of fake plastic instruments, crank up the volume on the TV, and turn … Continue reading →

More About Me, and Other Disclaimers

Things you should know: I have a long and tortured relationship with writing that should probably be analyzed by a licensed professional at this point. Writing does not come easily for me. Writing is about angst and demons and love and hate. If I fight with myself it is often about writing. We’re trying to … Continue reading →

Chicken Liver and Charlie Kaufman

So here’s what happens. I have a wave of insanity and I sit down and write something. It’s some kind of fugue state in the awkward space between inspiration and confusion. I add and subtract and revise. And then something magical happens. As soon as I click that tantalizing “Publish” button I hate every word. … Continue reading →