Category Archives: the writing life

The Chicken Gynecologist

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Lynne • 2 Comments

Here’s another story about the urban chickens. I have to admit that research for the next novel is accumulating much faster and more conveniently than material for the one I’m currently writing. On which I should be concentrating. But we’re in the first crisis with Diana’s girls, and Nik (her British husband, once renowned for his dedication to reading… Continue Reading

You’ll Use It All Later

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Lynne • 0 Comments

It turns out that those monster thighs and herding tendencies that Amy, Diana’s chicken, was developing made a lot of sense. You didn’t even have to notice the red comb on top of her head; Amy cleared her throat and let out the first crows right after Diana and her husband Nik returned from England. … Continue Reading

Update on Chickens and Posts

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Lynne • 2 Comments

I think everyone is due an update on my friend Diana’s urban chickens, aka the world’s easiest research. My blog post of May 13 introduced the chicks (Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy) when Diana was beginning to wonder if Amy might be, oops, really an Amos. Recall that hens are perfectly welcome within city limits. … Continue Reading

From The Mailbox

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Lynne • 1 Comment

Last week a note from a Massachusetts reader appeared in my inbox regarding my book, Where The Trail Grows Faint. The book, published in 2005 by the University of Nebraska Press, is creative non-fiction about working with my chocolate Labrador retriever, Hannah, in a nursing home. It weaves three story strands into a braid: Hannah and… Continue Reading

Reaching for The Optimal Experience

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Lynne • 3 Comments

I know the jokes about writers. We work in our pajamas, for one. We’re obviously at home too, so we ought to be able get the laundry done while we work. And since our time is our own, it’s only logical that we can run the dog to the vet, clean up the dishes, remember those birthday… Continue Reading

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Category Archives: the writing life

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