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Yes, I have made it into a textbook
One of the stories from my book, “Red Ridin’ in the Hood and Other Cuentos,” has been included in the textbook, “Inside: Language, Literacy and Content,” by publishers National Geographic and Hampton Brown. The story of “The Three Chicharrones,” my version of the three little pigs, is included in a chapter about retelling a story […]
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Share your writing resolutions for 2012
My writing resolution for the new year is to complete my newest novel, send it out and not weep too hard at rejection. What is yours?
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Celebrating your writing buddies
Among the hectic days at the holidays, I took time to say “Thank goodness for my writing buddies.” I say that a lot and not just at Christmas. My writing buddies are Bonnie Dodge and Dixie Thomas Reale, who are also my partners in Other Bunch Press. Here is why they are important and why […]
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One more month to send in ghost story
Time is ticking. Send your submission of an Idaho ghost story for Other Bunch Press’ upcoming anthology, “Hauntings From the Snake River Plain.” It is free to submit. The deadline is Dec. 31. If selected you get a copy of the book, publishing credit and writing laurels. For more info, go wo http://www.otherbunch.wordpress.com.
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My grandpa and Mexican bread pudding
I loved my grandfather very much and lost him when I was young. He taught me how to draw, and I remember his wonderful smile. Although he had to make his living working in a steel mill, he wrote plays. My mom said I must have taken after him, which is a great compliment. What […]
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And you thought your idea was stupid…
I happened upon these outrageous film posters (many thanks to The Hollywood Reporter). They gave me a laugh. So if you think you have come up with stupid ideas for a story, think again. And look at it this way, if this crap can get made into a movie, your good story might just have […]
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Premiere of my new play; challenging yourself is always a good thing
Tonight is the premiere of my first play, Tears for Llorona. This is so exciting to see my words come to life. However, the process was a challenge. About two years ago, Carolyn White with the Magic Valley Arts Council, asked me to consider writing a play with Latino themes and culture to open at […]
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Talking memories with Connie
Recently, I returned home from visiting my mom, Concepcion Santos or Connie to her family and friends. At age 86, she is fragile yes, and a little forgetful, but still funny and full of memories. Sitting in her room or taking a drive, we talked about those memories. She talked about how her and my […]
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When you say, ‘Damn I wish I would have written that’
While preparing to take my morning walk before I hit the computer, I switched on TV and “Michael Clayton” was playing. As a writer I always proclaim, “Damn, I wish I would have written that.” Beautifully penned by Tony Gilroy, the film is one of my favorites and in my collection. As I walked, I thought […]
