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I love that a spondee is a spondee.

@podbean.bsky.social I’m severely disappointed in how you have treated me as a longtime, loyal customer.

I’ll be moving my podcast to another channel as soon as my billing cycle is up for renewal.

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I took this photo of the monument on an outing with friends.
Even when it is difficult to believe, like it is nowadays, I think Dr. King was right. #martinlutherking

Her plays are always phenomenal. She's funny, heartfelt, and will leave you grappling with the ideas she presents. And she adapts brilliantly. She's doing a couple of playwriting webinars in Jan and Feb. I've signed up for both. Can't wait.

YouTube video by Universal Pictures The Odyssey | Official Trailer

My Class Civ prof, H. Don Cameron, made the Greek tragedies jump off the page fully formed.
My imagination cooked up something similar to what Sir Nolan has created. I can't wait to see this because of that and also because the tech they used looks incredible.
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I'm at the point in The Memory Paradox where I wonder if I have the skills to make the play everything I dream of it being. Been listening to How to Playwright from the fab Lauren Gunderson for inspiration. Check it out. She's excellent. #playwright www.laurengunderson.com/how-to-playw...

NTS: You don’t have to know every answer, and you don’t have to try to answer every question. Stick to the projects you’re trying to work on. #distractions #writing

My Staybbatical I took this pic right before dawn at a great house called, "Above Sleepy Hollow" in the mountains of West Virginia. Rich Potter, Michael Jayne, and I rented it a few years between Christmas and New Year's for a writing/creativity retreat. I got so much writing done each time. I want to do it again, but it's in WV, and I'm in NYC.

My Staybbatical

I took this pic right before dawn at a great house called, "Above Sleepy Hollow" in the mountains of West Virginia. Rich Potter, Michael Jayne, and I rented it a few years between Christmas and New Year's for a writing/creativity retreat. I got so much writing done each time. I…

Woke up dreaming about dawn at the ocean. It's to put my toes in.

The post directing a show blues are real, y’all. I need a new project. #theatre

Haven’t done this for like a year. Not bad.

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This. When I was at @umich.edu, I took a poli sci class where we had to create our own political party. Mine? The Educationist Party. Education, critical thinking, creativity, language arts, math, and sciences are how we achieve true freedom. @marylambertsings.bsky.social #education

A Quick-and-Clear Guide: What the Heck Is a Nurture Sequence?  And How Do I Use it to Sell More Books

By Izolda Trakhtenberg, President, Sisters in Crime NY Tri-State Chapter Let’s demystify the marketing mystery, shall we? First Up: What’s a Nurture Sequence? A nurture sequence is a short series…

My cats remind me of how Mr. Darcy described Elizabeth Bennett. “But your good opinion is rarely bestowed and therefore more worth the earning.”

And we don’t know how long it will take the world to trust us again after he is gone. I live here, and I think it will take many years.

Why Every Crime Writer Needs a Mailing List

And How to Start Yours Without Stress, Hype, or Overwhelm Let’s talk about something that can help your writing career without draining your energy or turning you into someone you’re not. This last is crucial for all writers and storytellers. If you’re…

And So It Goes – Billy Joel Documentary Part 1 Review

“And So It Goes,” the Billy Joel documentary on HBO Max is profound, inspiring, illuminating, and moving.* Years ago, I took a songwriting class. The instructor asked us to name enduring songwriters. I named Billy Joel. “He’s not a songwriter…

And So It Goes, the Billy Joel documentary on HBO Max is profound, inspiring, illuminating and a delight. Years ago, I took a songwriting class. The instructor asked us for brilliant songwriters. I named Billy Joel. “He’s not a songwriter for the ages,“ she said.
Silly woman. He’s brilliant.

YouTube video by Gi60 International Gi60 Houston 2025

My one-minute play, "Perhaps, Maybe?" got into the Gi60 Play (Houston) festival. Honored to be part of this excellent fest.

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Gi60: The International One Minute Theatre Festival

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Not at all. If you want to pitch my show, please do. I'll get you a link in a bit.

From Prompt to Premiere – Adapting work into other media

Can One Word, One Minute, and One Idea Spark a Movie? Yep. How easily can you adapt a work into another medium. A few years ago, I wrote a story a day for a year. I wrote each story from a prompt word. The trick? I only had a single minute…

Yes, exactly! Congratulations on your selection. I haven't yet seen a premiere since my plays keep getting chosen for festival a fair distance from where I live. But I keep hoping.... 😀

NTS: If you're wondering why #podcast guest pitches have dried up, check the email address the pitches are going to. I just waded through more than 200 pitches. Don't get me wrong. It's a good problem to have because it means people want to be on the show. But I feel bad because I hadn't replied.

NYC folks. Vote today. #democraticprimary

‘Boredom is discomfort with being fully present in the current moment.”
Dr. Andrea Bonior’s quote floored me and inspired this episode of Your Creative Mind.
Listen in. Reflect. Create from a different place.
#creativitypodcast #selfawareness

Just read this and it brought me up short. Holy crap!

“Boredom is discomfort with being fully present in the current moment.”
Andrea Bonior PhD, Detox Your Thoughts

Brian Wilson, the voice of a generation. RIP. “God only knows what is be without you.”

Thank you so much. You put it so well as well.