A collection of thoughts and musings about writing – from the mundane (mostly) to the profound (rare).
Day 2: Sierra Nevada Mountain Pass: Sonora & Ebbetts by Dan Desai Martin
September 5, 2025 We left Highway 395 to drive the Sonora Pass and Ebbetts Pass. If you love windy roads with sweeping views, this road trip is for you!
A Little Help from My (Writing Group) Friends by Dan Desai Martin
September 2, 2025 It’s ok to ask for help. It’s ok to be vulnerable. Because the folks who are on your side want to help. And get a good writing group.
The Secret to Writing a Book by Dan Desai Martin
August 29, 2025 I’m going to pass along the long-guarded secret to writing a book. The thing “they” don’t want you to know. The “hack” that will take you from cool idea to finished novel. The “one cool trick” that will enable you — whoever you are — to see your name as the author of a book.
Day 1: Alabama Hills, Manzanar, and The Lakes by Dan Desai Martin
August 29, 2025 Day 1 of the Ultimate California and Oregon Road Trip featured a walk through the Alabama Hills, a visit to Manzanar, and views of Mono Lake.
The Ultimate California & Oregon Road Trip by Dan Desai Martin
August 26, 2025 Here’s how we pulled off a 12-day road trip that covered 2,600 miles, exploring much of California and a little bit of Oregon.