Category Archives: Creative Work

Literary Hero: Jane Yolen

When I discovered Dream Weaver, by Jane Yolen in 1979, I was dazzled that a contemporary writer created such fairy tales.      I’ve read many more Yolen books: Here There Be Dragons, Owl Moon,                 and Sleeping Ugly, to name a few. She’s written more than 300.  Yes, THREE-HUNDRED books, including […]

A Bite of Pineapple, a Glass of Wine, and Friends

The first Friday of every month, I can always go to a party. It’s a pot-luck soiree of people who work in the creative arts in the Twin Cities–writers, designers, editors, talent in all media.  Kit Naylor and Cathy Madison got it started and Kit is the supreme hostess who makes sure it continues, scheduling […]