Writing

On Huffington Post: The Book of (Even More) Awesome Celebrates the Simplicity of Living Well

A year ago, I interviewed Neil Pasricha, author of The Book of Awesome (Amy Einhorn Books). The blog to book was an instant international bestseller and since our chat, Neil has been noted as the “guru of small joys” by the Toronto Star. Wired magazine called it “laugh out loud funny tinged with just enough [...]

April 8, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

On Water For Elephants and Ape House: Catching Up With Sara Gruen

Editor’s note: This was originally published in May 2009. A few readers asked about it since the film Water for Elephants is slated to release in April, starring Reese Witherspoon. Read on to find out more about Sara Gruen’s inspiration for the book, her other projects and a few tips for writers. I’m thrilled to [...]

March 15, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

My New Writing Home on The Huffington Post

I’m excited to announce that in addition to writing here at The Journal of Cultural Conversation, I’ll also be writing over at The Huffington Post. My first post went up on Thursday, which you can find here. More to come! I invite you all to also follow me there and, as always, feel free to [...]

March 12, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

Writing To Change The World

Many avid readers are also aspiring, published or obsessed writers. If you’re like me, I always had an excuse not to write. A manic work schedule, not enough time, too much wine. I’ve justified my writing laziness like nobody’s business. Until Mary Pipher’s magnetic book came into my world. Writing to Change the World inspired [...]

March 5, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

Love, Love, Love: Blogs I’m Digging

Like most bloggers, I read a mountain of blogs – not only to keep up with the latest on technology, SEO tips and content creation ideas, but also to discover – and in many cases, build relationships, with the other amazing bloggers out there spreading useful and creative messages. Every few months, I make sure [...]

February 12, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

The DailyCandy Lexicon: Words That Don’t Exist But Should

For creative word lovers like many of us, or for those who like to make up their own words (I know you’re out there), The DailyCandy Lexicon is a must. Unfamiliar with Daily Candy? It’s a brief, witty newsletter — one that you’ve actually signed up for. It shares what’s happening around town, from sales [...]

January 29, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

What It Means To Be Progressively Global-Minded

Saying one is progressively global-minded sounds cool. Sounds like something I’m into. A definition that reflects my purpose, particularly in relation to my writing and activism. But without a real juicy definition, it could easily turn into a phrase that people say and sounds fascinating, yet no one has any idea what it really means. [...]

January 15, 2011 CONTINUE READING →

The Pool of Tears by Govind Dandekar

I’m lucky enough to have some of the world’s most talented friends. For the first time, I’m thrilled to publish a short story in The Journal of Cultural Conversation. The Pool of Tears was authored by my amazing friend and brilliant writer Govind Dandekar. A bit about Govind: He was born and raised in Marion, [...]

January 9, 2011 CONTINUE READING →