Revision: the word that makes aspiring authors cringe almost as much as synopsis. No doubt about it, revision is both painful and challenging, but a critical process to master for anyone who dreams of getting published. In previous posts, I've...

I love the Alum Rock Farmers' Market. The produce is fresh, local, and some of the best stuff you can find in San Jose. This time of year is a special favorite for Margot and I. Why? Peaches. I'm not talking about your canned-in-heavy-syrup peaches,...

A few weeks ago, while taking a lunch break from writing on our back patio, I discovered that our poor persimmon tree had suffered massive limb trauma. I'm not sure what caused the damage, but as you can see in the picture to the left, it was severe....