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Video interview on Book Writing World

Video interview on Book Writing World

The wonderful Elizabeth Stark, author and publisher of Book Writing World, has just posted an interview that she conducted with me in my home. Subjects discussed: grappling with plot, the joys of research, process, my postpartum anonymous sex blog, and more… Thanks to Angie Powers for shooting the film and to both Elizabeth and Angie …

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Late night at Chez Panisse

Late night at Chez Panisse

So we have reservations tonight at Chez Panisse Cafe to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I’m super excited about the “grilled Wolfe Ranch quail with Romano beans, roasted figs, watercress, and sage,” and hopefully someone will order the “Becker Lane Farm pork loin roast with wild fennel, peperonata, and fried okra.” I mean, there’s not much …

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Help me map the fog

Help me map the fog

Some time ago, I began building an interactive map of THE YEAR OF FOG, so that readers can follow Abby through the streets of San Francisco as she searches for Emma. The map contains images, text from the novel, and personal reflections on places that hold a special meaning for me. Now, I’m looking to …

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Ode to an Island

Ode to an Island

It’s called “Petit Bois,” which means “little woods,” and it’s located off the coast of Southeastern Mississippi.