Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity & Writing
A few brave writers pull back the curtain to show us their creative process. Annie Dillard did this. So did Hemingway. Now L.L. Barkat has given us a thoroughly modern analysis of writing. Practical, yes, but also a gentle uncovering of the art of being a writer. --Gordon Atkinson,authorTurtles All the Way DownThe real beauty of this book is the truth it teaches slant: good and beautiful and honest writing comes from a life that pursues the same. This is not just a book about writing well, it's a book about living well. --Leslie Leyland Fields,author ofSurviving the Island of GraceandThe Spirit of Food,and columnist forChristianity TodayI love living and breathing in L.L. Barkat's writerly mind. The way she weaves the story of her girls alongside her writing journey is invitational. Her book was a beautiful pause in my day, and it made me ache for a more attentive life. --Mary DeMuth,author ofThin Places: A MemoirL.L. Barkat models a vibrant writing life, nourishing the reader with moments infused with meaning. Her words satisfy, like a fragrant cup of Christmas tea. --Ann Kroeker,author ofNot So Fast: Slow-Down Solutions for Frenzied Families