For a little over a decade, I was the communications missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts. I wrote stories for and designed its magazine and monthly newsletter, and, when
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Wonderful work in 2025
This year, I felt privileged to help several authors develop a manuscript or publish a book, working in genres from adult fiction and sci-fi to nonfiction and children’s literature. What good fun for
A Reflection on Book Development with Author Patricia O’Connell
For a little over a decade, I was the communications missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts. I wrote stories for and designed its magazine and monthly newsletter, and, when
A Client Q & A with Patricia O’Connell, Author of We Called Him Al
Patricia “Pat” O’Connell and I met a little over a year ago, as she was finalizing her book about the death of her wife, Vivian, to Alzheimer’s disease, which they unaffectionately nicknamed “Al.” A
A Q and A with Kathryn Mayer Part 2
I get to know my book authors predominantly by reading their books. Editing Kathryn Mayer’s third book, “The Productive Perfectionist: A Woman’s Guide to Smashing the Shackles of Perfection,” taught
A Conversation with Domenic Ciannella
Years ago, I featured Domenic Ciannella, M. Div, in a business column I compiled for the Springfield Republican. His business stood out for me because what he offered was pastoral care and grief
Author hopes to help people dance through grief into a new normal
I was introduced to Domenic Ciannella, M. Div, about 10 or 15 years ago. A former hospice chaplain, he was a grief counselor who’d founded a service called Acorn Pastoral Care. He’d also been writing
Larceny in the Aisles is Hot Off the Press!
Mark Scamman worked in the supermarket industry for one chain store for over four decades, and now he is an author! His book, Larceny in the Aisles: Stories from a Supermarket Manager, is now
Stepping Back in Journal Time
When Steve and I did our phase two of three moves a year ago, I made a mental note that a large plastic tote that made its way into the attic held several dozen bound journals of my creative writing.
Client’s Book Reviewed by Daily Hampshire Gazette
Note: Today’s blog is a review by Steve Pfarrer of the Daily Hampshire Gazette of Nick Grabbe’s book, Print and Privilege: Newspaper writer tells his own story. The book has been out for several