Author Archives: Robin

About Robin

For more than 20 years as a writer, I have specialized in stories about young people, diversity, emotional truths and the defining moments that shape us.

Make An Impact By Giving

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Robin

About 100 women, and a handful of men and youngsters, donned yellow plastic “hard hats” today and stood in snow-dusted grass smiling at a camera. They posed in mid-morning winter cold for a group shot to celebrate the founding members … Continue reading →

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Finishing Your Novel in 2011

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Robin

My husband is a marvelous writer. His readers know that. But every now and then his brilliance with story, its structure and its soul, moves me to tears. And so on a road trip to Philly over the holidays I … Continue reading →

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2011? Nina Simone Knows How I feel!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Robin

On the cusp of a new year and I am so struck and humbled by challenges and opportunties that the perfect words to express my current state elude me.  So with apologies to Nina Simone for a feeble attempt to … Continue reading →

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Deadline Diva No More

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Robin

You may delay, but time will not. ~Benjamin Franklin I met a writing contest deadline yesterday. That’s the good news. The bad news is I made revisions right down to the last nanosecond. I am a deadlineaholic. And I need … Continue reading →

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God Boxes As Presents

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Robin

During this limited production called life you never know who you will meet and what you will learn. At a wonderful Christmas party last night, I met three incredible women who shared intimate aspects of their lives amidst a roaring … Continue reading →

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Blog: Keep Me In The Loop

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Robin

The other night as I passed my computer, I  heard a wistful voice. “What have I done wrong?” my blog called out. “Where have you been for the past week?” In a rush to go to bed, I ignored you, … Continue reading →

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Kiva Loans Uplift Women Worldwide

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Robin

Mention philanthropy, female empowerment and diversity –three of my favorite topics — and Kiva comes to mind. This ingenious non-profit allows anyone to become a micro-lender. In just a few years, $100 million has been loaned to female and male … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Life

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Robin

A reflective mood prompted me to wake up early today and express my appreciation for this limited production called my life, which I direct, produce, edit and star in. I chuckle because those are the same roles I undertook for … Continue reading →

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Virginia Women’s Conference Inspires

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Robin

For many, the “Virginia Women’s Conference: A Financial Roadmap for Smart Money Decisions” started too early for a Saturday. But the four-hour program delivered an empowering welcome to the weekend as session speakers, resource tables and old-fashioned networking provided women, … Continue reading →

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Women Writers Work It Out

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Robin

Wherever you live, a community of wonderful women writers can be cultivated and nurtured.  Look no further for an idea on how to connect new and established writers. Last Friday, female authors, writers and other communicators gathered for what many … Continue reading →

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