Kicking in the Wall

I have a lot of books about writing. 

Last night at Vroman's books in Pasadena, one of the the most amazing book stores on the planet, I got to read from Kicking in the Wall by Barbara Abercrombie because a few snippets of my writing are in it. Kicking in the Wall and Barbara's previous book A Year of Writing Dangerously are full of writing prompts that will keep you in your chair. She also has a book called "Courage and Craft." Barbara's books, Abigail Thomas's book, "Thinking About Memoir,"and Anne LaMott's Book "Bird by Bird" keep me going.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some writing to do.

Do you have a favorite book about writing? Or about creativity in general?

It's Banned Books Week

This a display from the children's section of my much loved local bookstore, Vroman's.

In honor of banned books week, buy a banned book. Read a banned book. Or maybe write one.

Here is a manifesto that is also part of the display at Vroman's. But maybe you can find an easier to read version if you go HERE.