“a ball of light”
A few thoughts on why we are drawn to write and read stories … Continue reading “a ball of light”
Tag: Memoir
Harvest moon-viewing … and rabbits
This weekend’s Harvest Moon brings o-tsukimi, an opportunity to gather, appreciate and look for … rabbits? Continue reading Harvest moon-viewing … and rabbits
Telling the Unwanted Story: an Interview with Memoirist Jill Kandel
Originally posted on BREVITY's Nonfiction Blog:
By Sarah Coomber Your second memoir, The Clean Daughter: a Cross-Continental Memoir, takes us to five different countries, yet all of your experiences tie into figuring out your prickly relationship with your father-in-law. How did you get to the heart of that story? This was a hard book to write, because it is really personal, and it touches… Continue reading Telling the Unwanted Story: an Interview with Memoirist Jill Kandel
Feeding the “real work”
Sometimes I look at my life and think, “There’s a reason why you’re not further along with your work.” But the truth is, my side interests are integral to what I’m trying to accomplish. Continue reading Feeding the “real work”
My most important work
Some days I never get to what I consider my “real work”—writing. And then I remember that every single day I do my most important work of all: helping another human develop the skills, knowledge and experience he will take into adulthood. Continue reading My most important work
Book review: ‘a clearer meaning of tolerance’
I’m tickled to share this new review of my memoir, The Same Moon, from the Japan America Society of Minnesota. Here’s what reviewer Tom Haeg identified as a takeaway: What we learn here is a clearer meaning of tolerance. We must accept others as similar to, not different from ourselves. What we share in common is more important than what distinguishes us. Inclusion not exclusion. … Continue reading Book review: ‘a clearer meaning of tolerance’
Back in the book club saddle!
When we put our words out in the world, they sometimes come back to us in new and surprising ways. Continue reading Back in the book club saddle!
A Mother’s Day gift
I gave myself a gift this Mother’s Day — I released my expectations. Continue reading A Mother’s Day gift
Peony snow
This type of snowfall takes me back to one of Japan’s aptly named weather phenomena … Continue reading Peony snow
Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back
Today’s writing advice: “Never hold back.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back
Sarah Coomber 