Other Writings


I don't just write books.

Parenting Imperfect

My kids are a rich source of inspiration. I consider letting me write about them to be  their contribution to room and board.
I've been writing a monthly column about parenting and other sports for my local almost daily newspaper.
My kids are a rich source of inspiration. I consider letting me write about them to be  their contribution to room and board.

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I write a bi-monthly book review column for Locus, the magazine that covers the science fiction and fantasy field. 

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 I write a quarterly books column about titles that have to do with eating sustainably, locally and well.

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 Since I live neither in the Finger Lakes nor in the Hudson Valley, I pitch to every Edible within driving distance. 

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How I came to write for Edible Austin is kind of a long story.

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I was a former Babble blogger/feature writer.

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 I'm shoving a bunch of stuff into this last category because some of it is old enough that I don't really even remember writing it. Except for the Moorcock piece, which I will never forget.

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Quote of the Day

'I am to be converted to the joys of knitting,' said Mrs. Ali, smiling at the Major. 

'My condolences,' he said.

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Helen Simonson


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Sweater Quest

Sweater Quest

Sweater Quest

Two kids, two jobs, three cats and one husband weren't enough to worry about. 

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