Note to Reader: Unfortunately, since I wrote this post, the creative writing program through UC Davis Extension is no longer being offered. I’ve done my share of college writing. I’m a college graduate after all. But when I started writing fiction instead of college essays and term papers, I stepped into a whole new world. Many fiction […]
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UC Davis Extension Creative Writing Certificate
I just received my Creative Writing Certificate from UC Davis Extension, which took me back to my post in April, where I said, “I hope it is printed on ivory, premium quality paper and has my name and the name of the creative writing program displayed in impressive type and has the seal of UC Davis Extension embossed on the bottom […]
Story Comes First/Horse in Front of the Cart
A fellow writer once told me, “You’re a better writer than I am, but I’m a better story teller.” Guess who’s published today? While I fretted over writing the perfect sentence, she concentrated on story.
About
My parents immigrated to the United States from Holland (the Netherlands) with my two older brothers the year before I was born. I grew up on a series of dairy farms in California into what became a very large family—seven brothers and two sisters. When I entered high school, my fascination with creative writing began. I was fortunate to receive excellent instruction, […]
FAQ
1. What subjects are you drawn to in your writing and why? The subjects that fire my gut and fuel my writing are spiritual and emotional freedom, empowerment, and bridging differences in today’s world. My novels incorporate ancient wisdom teachings in ways that make them accessible and relevant to our times. I encourage people to […]
Writing Samples
Below are five scenes I wrote in response to prompts assigned by teachers in my creative writing classes at UC Davis Extension. They do not represent the genre of visionary fiction. They do, however, represent my writing style. 1. (Prompt: Write a scene incorporating sound, emotion, texture, and color.) For the first time in his life, Anton regrets never having experimented with […]
