Thursday, April 19, 2018


I had my writing career all planned out in my head, or so I thought. I'd write lovely, lyrical books and editors would acquire them. It hasn't worked out that way.
The TransCatalina Trail goes up and down some mighty steep mountains.
Over time, frustration softened my resolve to stay on course and I became more open to new possibilities. This year, it's clear being flexible and snapping up opportunities when they surface are key attributes that allow a writer to grow and survive in this über-challenging business.

The University of Southern California's Wrigley Marine Science Center was below this hill on Two Harbors, Catalina.
Ten years ago, I never could have predicted I'd be writing two computer-related work-for-hire books and pitching scripts. Although I still aspire to achieve my original goals, I'm less focused on getting somewhere in particular. Now, my direction isn't so set in stone. It sways with the wind and takes me places I could never have imagined.
Emerald Bay, Catalina