Q: When did you first begin writing stories?My eighth-grade English class thought it would be cool to skip over the same old lectures aboutRomeo and Juliet and instead have us tackle the task of writing our own children’s books. Theywere right, it was super cool. I partnered with a girl who loved to draw, and... Continue Reading →
Review: The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer
Synopsis: When Dr. Maker was diagnosed in 2011, she, like most people, knew almost nothing about breast cancer. What she did know is that she didn’t feel safe simply following her doctors’ advice. She needed to understand for herself all her treatment options, the statistical outcomes... Continue Reading →
Review: The Beast Within
Synopsis: Forget everything you have ever read about addiction and substance abuse. The Beast Within unveils the raw truth that addiction lies within us all, ready to take control at any time. Ever felt so lost within your own mind that it’s as if someone else is controlling your body? Ever felt so alone and... Continue Reading →
Review: Despair to Deliverance
Synopsis: The story begins with a phone call from Robin. She and I had been working together in therapy for almost ten years. She usually didn't call between sessions, partly because she was very aware of and careful about boundaries, but also because severe anxiety about making phone calls was one of her symptoms. The... Continue Reading →