Category Archives: Classes, Books, and Other News

Share My Insanity—Reviews

Midwest Book Review gave Share My Insanity a big thumbs up: “an inclusive call to improve one’s own life with its unique brand of humor, very much recommended.” Continue reading

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A Yule Gift for My Community

I was singing to God, and She was singing to me. Goddess of winter beckons us. Continue reading

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Temporary Post #3

Payment by check or money order: 1) Make out the check or money order to Francesca De Grandis. 2) Enclose it with your name, phone number, and the title of the class, event, or service for which you’re paying. 3) … Continue reading

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Mysticism and Writing as Tools to Change Self and Society

Mysticism and Writing as Tools to Change Self and Society: A
weeklong virtual interfaith panel and community discussion Continue reading

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I Need Help with My New Book

I need help with my new book. Indie culture relies on community support. It frightens me to ask for help. But I wrote “Share My Insanity” to be of service. Continue reading

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What May Sarton Said

Late night thoughts, exhausted, fighting the flu. Exhausted by daily terror. If you’re lucky enough to publish, you’re not supposed to complain about it. But where there is great light, there will be great dark. Continue reading

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Dedicated to my community

The dedication page to my almost-to-be-book reads: “Dedicated to my community.” I am so happy, I am not sure words can express it, but I’ll try.
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Santa Claus Holy Cards

To conceive of Santa Claus holy cards is insane enough, but to actually design them and have them printed? My brain should be studied. Continue reading

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Rewriting Hell. Writers are Crazy People: Part 2

Writers are crazy people. But don’t worry. It’s not catching (I am fibbing). The Writer’s Life. Continue reading

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Upcycling Queen Award

Upcycling Queen Award: Win boasting rights! And a deer antler pendant. Art’s like life: Its value is not in its mundane ingredients but in what we create with them. Continue reading

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