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Category: Writing

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classes, Corona days, Memoir, Writing

Your story matters — let’s write it

This strange year has brought something into focus: my deep passion for helping others (including you?) tell their stories. Continue reading Your story matters — let’s write it

SarahDecember 3, 2020December 14, 2020Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Meet me on Zoom?

I am doing a Zoom book event for The Same Moon TOMORROW (Wednesday, Oct. 7) at 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) as part of the “Power of the Pen” series … Continue reading Meet me on Zoom?

SarahOctober 6, 2020Leave a comment
Corona days, featured, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Living the dream — book groups!

Book groups are a welcome break from isolating times, and this group of indominable women met in the midst of wildfire smoke (in WA) and my move (in MN). #thankful Continue reading Living the dream — book groups!

SarahSeptember 29, 2020September 29, 2020Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, Writing

New release — a literary visit to rural Japan

I’m absolutely delighted to share with you the release of Inaka: Portraits of Life in Rural Japan! This collection includes my essay “Unexpected retreat.” Continue reading New release — a literary visit to rural Japan

SarahAugust 9, 2020August 8, 2020Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Influencers

As I pack books, I’ve been mulling a question that stumped me on my Lake & Prairie Book Tour last summer. I had just given a presentation and read from my memoir, The Same Moon, in front of a packed house — at least 90 percent friends and family — at my hometown bookstore, the Fargo Zandbroz. Having lived in Washington state for 18 years, … Continue reading Influencers

SarahJuly 30, 20202 Comments
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Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Write Your Story: Things

Writing in times of stress can be cathartic. This writing prompt suggests finding a story in something you can actually touch. Continue reading Write Your Story: Things

SarahJuly 1, 20202 Comments
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featured, Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Video: The Same Moon is back — new edition

The Same Moon is here in a new edition, including an all-new epilogue. It’s a story of encouragement and hope — and a little escape to 1990s Japan! Continue reading Video: The Same Moon is back — new edition

SarahJune 18, 2020December 8, 2020Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

This is getting real! The paperback cover is set

I just received the final version of the paperback wrap — and learned I can offer readers a discount code for The Same Moon! Continue reading This is getting real! The paperback cover is set

SarahJune 15, 2020June 15, 20202 Comments
Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Book tour: A time to reflect

My July book tour took me back to the place and supportive people who gave me my start. Continue reading Book tour: A time to reflect

SarahSeptember 3, 2019September 3, 2019
Quotes, Writing, Yoga

To know and be known

“I don’t care about the Grammys or nothing like that, just that the people know who I am.” That’s what 72-year-old Arthur Dubois said when asked about his hopes for his music. Continue reading To know and be known

SarahMarch 9, 2019March 9, 2019

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Stories entertain, but they also help us heal — and they can spark positive change.

My e-newsletter, “The Same Loon,”  shares events and recommended reads, and encourages you to tell your own story.

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