It’s been a challenging year here at wendyvogelbooks.com. I’ve been a cancer survivor since 2011, and last summer it decided to drop by for a visit. It ate my left hip, which has been replaced by the T-800 (with built-in rocket launcher and smoothie machine), and has proceeded to enjoy my liver, bits of lung,Continue reading “I am the Hero”
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Why a Mud Run is like Writing
In my world, everything is about writing. I’m always people-watching, thinking about how the things I experience in real life might translate into fiction. It’s far too easy to get into my own head and stay there. But today I did my first mud run. If you haven’t seen one on TV, it’s an obstacleContinue reading “Why a Mud Run is like Writing”
2016 Flying Pig Half Marathon Highlights
I’ve tried to explain to a lot of non-runners why I love running big races. I talk about the electricity in the air at the starting line, the amazing view of the ocean of bobbing heads as we trot up the bridges. Cheering fans who got up at 6AM to support the runners and theContinue reading “2016 Flying Pig Half Marathon Highlights”