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WELCOME! It’s been over a year since the release of Falling with Wings, the memoir I co-wrote with Dianna De La Garza. Much has happened since then, including our move from Los Angeles to Hilton Head island, South Carolina, where Phil and I are easing into a more relaxed pace of living. The beauty of the landscape around us (including the numerous alligators sunbathing on our community’s canals!!!) is truly spectacular. Although I spend a lot of time outdoors biking, collecting shells, bird watching and just being a beach bum, I haven’t put writing aside. Every week I try to add a few more pages to the novel I’ve been working on and I’ve gathered a small group of women writers as a basis of support.

The BIG NEWS is I’ve been working with my friend and former Editor at State College Magazine, Erika Isler, to present some workshops on personal growth, specifically designed around the theme of “exploring the stories we are living.”  Our first scheduled workshop — Camp Arion: A Weekend for Grown Ups — will be on June 1 & 2 at Buffalo Run Farm & Equestrian Center. If you are interested in delving into the inward and outward aspects of your personal life journey in hopes of finding more clarity, inspiration and momentum, please join us! For more information, open our brochure. *******************************************************************************

If you still haven’t read Falling with Wings, please order a copy today! In case you missed all the press releases last year, check out some of these: People Magazine  , Newsweek.com and Publishers Weekly.

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Dockside at my new home in South Carolina

About

Although I spent decades teaching English and doing freelance work for several regional magazines in Central Pennsylvania, my ultimate goal was always to write a book. After moving to Los Angeles, Dianna De La Garza presented me with the perfect opportunity to do just that. Applying all the tools I had honed as both a… Continue reading About

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Cycling Onward!

Being joyful is part of our true nature, though it often gets brushed aside in favor of making money, pursuing success, and checking off the day’s to-do list. Yet, a life without joy is harmful to our health and our spirits.

Transformation

Spring in the Lowlands is a painting come to life. The azaleas burst like fireworks in shades of fuchsia, orange, and crimson. The white Ibis return to the salt marshes and so do the dark alligators. Massive oak trees give birth to new growth and the dull brown seagrass slowly returns to life. And I… Continue reading Transformation

Closing the Circle

Lately circles have been on my mind. Perhaps it’s because I feel like I’m running in circles as I tackle a lengthy list of necessities that need attention before we drive across the country to relocate from Los Angeles to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Our departure date is now days away and there’s still much to… Continue reading Closing the Circle

In Pursuit of Happiness

The landscape I was traveling seemed harsher than usual, but taking a break from routine will do that sometimes ….

I can’t say enough about Vickie McIntyre. She is not just a naturally gifted writer, but also a beautifully curious and introspective human being, which is reflected perfectly in her work. I’ve had the unique pleasure of working with hundreds of writers through my 30-plus year career, and Vickie always brought a fresh writing style and unique voice to her work. She’s a compassionate collaborator who is always willing to go the extra mile to find the key narrative thread — that little extra something that is the difference between a good piece — and a great piece! Hire her and don’t look back!  www.erikaisler.com 

 

Erika Isler, former editor of State College Magazine

I couldn’t have chosen a better Co-Writer for my book Falling with Wings than Vickie McIntyre. She made me reach down into my very soul as an author to make me relive things that I needed to relive to make my story one that would touch people’s hearts. That’s a true talent of hers. I can’t imagine what my book would have been without her! (Follow Dianna on Twitter @DiannaDeLaGarza)

Dianna De La Garza