As an essayist I was excited to see Other Desert Cities at Arena Stage the other night. The play concerns a young woman named Brooke who, after a serious run-in with depression, reveals to her family that she’s writing a memoir about them. Well, not is writing. Has written. And not just any American family … Continue reading »
Recently my husband announced that he’s changing his last name – or at least the one he uses publicly – by adding my maiden name of Castle. Here’s his Facebook announcement: I wanted to let you know that I’ll be changing my public/professional last name to Castle Miller. I wanted a name that reflects a … Continue reading »
My editor. He may look scary, but he’s actually non-threatening. Meet my editor. He helps me do things like figure out why a character has to exist, or be funnier, or die. He also points out when my writing doesn’t make sense or goes too far – which is often. He was raised in Texas … Continue reading »
