by Jackie | Book Review, Why We Read, Writing Life
Whenever I finish one book, I often find myself with the delicious dilemma of choosing which one will be the next taken off my shelves. But my to-read list has grown longer than my to-do list. (Darn you, Goodreads!) So, why would I reread books? Sometimes I want to...
by Jackie | Book Review, Writing Life
The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo is one of the novels I was most looking forward to reading this year. I reached out to Jill and she so kindly agreed to answer a few questions about her novel and the writing life.
by Jackie | Around NYC, Friday Five
It’s been too long since I’ve shared a Friday Five! Here are some things that caught my interest recently. 1.Someday, a two-minute video from The Minimalists. 2. Georgia O’Keeffe. The Brooklyn Museum has put together a wonderful exhibit on...
by Jackie | Book Review, Writing Life
If you’ve been a writer for more than five minutes, no doubt you’ve been introduced to Joseph Campbell’s work, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. (If not, consider this your introduction. You’re welcome.) Campbell combines psychology with...