In The Floozies of Fate, my protagonist, Marty, falls for a guy named Heartache Harry. People often ask me where my ideas come from. Here’s one example: When I was in college my roommate and I hung out at a bar near campus. We were pals with the guys that worked there and spent a […]
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The Unparalleled Gifts I Get From Making Collage Art
The freedom and fun that comes from letting go of expectations and embracing the creative process.
Ten Great Blog Posts You Shouldn’t Miss
By Sherry Siska Bestselling author Maggie Warrell gives great advice on getting what you want in her post “Don’t Assume. Ask.”. Cory Galbraith provides a fascinating look at John Ruskin, an English writer, industrial age critic, and advocate for a return to a simpler way of life in his LinkedIn post: “New Ways of […]
Writing is Fighting: Conquer Fear of the Blank Page
Why you need to get out of your own way and just let the words come out without judging
7 Surprising Ways Reading Romeo and Juliet Can Make You a Better Leader
By Sherry Siska When it comes to learning to be a better leader, everyone should take some lessons on what not to do from the Bard himself, Mr. William Shakespeare. Consider that familiar high school classic, Romeo and Juliet. Every year when I pull out our well-worn copies and teach it to my ninth grade […]
Be Fearless: Drown Out the Killer Voices and Embrace your Destiny
By Sherry Siska Don’t be gettin’ above your raisin’, now, you hear? Well, don’t you think you’re little Miss High-and-Mighty? Did you see her, running around, thinking she’s all that and a bag of chips? Just who the heck does she think she is, Miss America or something? It took me a really long time […]
Plotting a Murder: What Happens at the Intersection of Writing and Running
By Sherry Siska For me, writing and running are intertwined. In fact, the quickest way from nothing to novel is through running. I used to run with a mp3 player and a playlist heavy on songs about running. Then there came a blistering hot September and I was back at school. The best way to […]