The Responsibilities of an Author

In life, in business, and especially in publishing, it’s true that you’re only as good as your word.”  — John QuattrocchiJohn QuattrocchiPresident, Albert Whitman & Company Every story should open with intrigue. I love openings that have a double entendre. ...

On Autism Awareness Month and Author Visits

The Daily English Newspaper in Bhutan We are now at the end of April. What a whirlwind month this has been. April is important for a couple of things: the two most important men in my life — the dad and the hubby — have birthdays in April, one day after the other, and...

Frida Kahlo and Owning Your Voice

©debasmita daspgupta Her uni-brow is unmistakably her best feature. They are united in giving this Mexican artist a unique visual presence. In fact, I would go so far as to say that her uni-brow speaks the loudest of all her features. As I meditate on this visual...