Squeezing in the Blessings
Squeezing in the Blessings Julie McGue Author When the opportunity to join Rebecca Makkai and Vu Tran for the StoryStudio Writer Retreat in downtown Chicago materialized, I jumped on it. Did I realize that I’d be squeezing in four magical, formative days at the...
Too Much To Think About
Too Much To Think About Julie McGue Author As I write this, I’m sitting at a small desk in a downtown Sarasota hotel room. Suitcases containing both summer and winter clothing, my computer, backpack, and tennis bag—all of which have been my constant companions for the...
November Is Full
November Is Full … of so many important things besides the election! Julie McGue Author November is one of my favorite months mostly because of the weather and my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. I love the clear and cool days, fixing warm drinks like ginger-peach tea...
Sheesh
Sheesh Julie McGue Author At 5:10 AM on Sunday, October 6th, I trudged with an armful of my belongings toward the steep, metal staircase leading to the outdoor parking spot assigned to my short-term rental unit. I didn’t dare look right or left as I descended....
Touched By Adoption Blog
- You Can If You Want To May 28, 2025An innocent phrase, uttered by a child, will go into the family archives. The post You Can If You Want To appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Musings on Motherhood, Loss and Legacy May 14, 2025Mother’s Day was complicated… The post Musings on Motherhood, Loss and Legacy appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- An Interview with author Jean Kelly Widner April 23, 2025When we fail to evolve our understanding of the possibilities and consequences of key issues, society suffers. The post An Interview with author Jean Kelly Widner appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Pride, Aging, and the Importance of Friendship April 9, 2025Where would we be without friends to listen and advise? The post Pride, Aging, and the Importance of Friendship appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Beyond the Book Booth March 26, 2025Attending book festivals means more to authors than just book sales. The post Beyond the Book Booth appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- An Interview With Debut Memoirist Laura Gaddis March 5, 2025A bright new voice in memoir debuts this week. The post An Interview With Debut Memoirist Laura Gaddis appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- The Joy in Making Someone Successful February 26, 2025There is joy to be found in making others successful. The post The Joy in Making Someone Successful appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- With Gratitude February 12, 2025When birthdays and book launches coincide, magic happens. The post With Gratitude appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- A Wrinkle in My Sock January 29, 2025Sometimes a small inconvenience leads to a lingering precious moment. The post A Wrinkle in My Sock appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- An Interview with Author Patti Eddington January 15, 2025What do birthdays and books have in common? The post An Interview with Author Patti Eddington appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
Recent Comments