My book is Now on Audible, B&N, Apple Books & More!

Also, it was narrated by a real human voice. Meet Chelsea Mae, the woman behind the microphone, inside.

One day, I had a flashback that brought a pang of true loss. It was similar to the moments when I miss a loved one or remember a time when things were all going well, on a day that is not going well.

This time, that little jolt of sadness came with the mental picture of a trail I had walked many times. And when I realized that I was mourning a favorite trail, I reordered my priorities.

Nothing had kept me off of that trail. Nothing except being busy out of my mind.

It’s not often you get a second chance to live your dream, but here I am. And I’m learning, once again, that the difference between a dream and reality is a lot of hard work.

To all the less-than-wold-famous creative people who have wondered if it is time to quit: Let me tell you about the moment that turned my grief around and brought me across an ocean.

I was interviewed twice in the last two weeks about my book, creative life and real life. That’s a lot of talking! But before I get into that, I want to pay respect to the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle.

I used to be a features reporter. This was in the golden age of news, when paper profit margins were healthy and local news was strong. Since then, local newspapers have gone into what seems like a free-fall; nearly 40 percent of them have closed since 2005. In those that remain, features are often a low priority.

So when I discovered that my hometown paper (thriving, by the looks of it) still wrote about the local arts and charity and lifestyle scene, I gave a little cheer for Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Sometimes, you just want to support your local bookstore. You may also want convenience. It’s been a pleasure for me to discover that you can order books from your friendly local indie establishment. Read on for a list of some favorite indie bookstores that offer The Madres Deal online!

I got a new smartphone last week. The non-native apps didn’t come over, so I had to add them one by one. At first I was disappointed; here was something I would have to take time out of my day to do. And then I realized it was a chance to ask myself what I would rather have: the app, or the time and space it used to occupy.

The Book Birthday approaches! You can preorder your copy on the publisher website.

But first, you can read the back cover text right here, right now.

It’s Time to Channel Some of That Food Aid Angst Into Action