I'm hosting a fall reading and writing retreat.

And you're invited!

A few years ago, I was approached by a group travel company to partner with them by leading trips. The process was simple: They planned the trips and I promoted them and, of course, attended. For months, I excitedly shared the itineraries. When the first of the trips finally arrived, it happened to coincide with one of the worst months of my life. I had to attend a funeral, then drive 8 hours to Vermont, arriving to meet the group a day late. I thought the timing could not have been worse. I was as stressed as I had ever been. But then I got there and met so many wonderful people and I laughed and laughed and laughed, and I remembered just how important real connection is to me — in the best times, in the hardest times. Always.

Over the course of my career, I’ve been lucky enough to build a community of readers/followers/listeners that I value so much. Not only because of the ways it has helped sustain my career, but because it has made me feel less alone. I’ve said it once and I’ll sa…