Juicy Journaling with SARK June-25-2009
Sharing My "Magical Mini-Memoir"
But wait, there's more! In addition to news of my 'Artist Soul Retreat' essay being published in the Tombstone Times today (see post below), I'm happy to announce that another piece of my writing was just published, this time by one of my very favorite creativity icons, best-selling author SARK! ...

Juicy Pens Thirsty Paper by SARK September-10-2008
Creativity Portal Named An 'Excellent Writing Resource' by SARK!
Sixteen days ago I received the most wonderful news: My 8-year Web project, Creativity Portal (creativity-portal.com) is a featured "Excellent Writing Resource" in SARK's book, Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper (Gifting the World with Your Words and Stories and Creating the Time and Energy to Actually DO It).

An Inner-View with Creativity Author & Artist SARK!
March-7-2008
Exclusive SARK Interview & Podcast on Creativity-Portal.com
Let me revel in a delightful few minutes of pure joy as I rest here on this tremendous milestone accomplishment for the Creativity Portal Web site and for a very courageous interviewer that I'm honored to know.

Chris's Self-Coaching Journey through SARK's Make Your Creative Dreams REAL Book October-17-2007
A Creative Dream-Altering Book, 3-Years Strong
A study guide of pointed creativity coaching questions you can use along with your personal reading of "Make Your Creative Dreams REAL."

SARK's Publishing Advice Mar-14-2006
We grow by learning what others know.
Are you entertaining the idea of publishing your own book someday? Need some advice on finding an agent? Looking for "juicy" resources to help you along? If so, you might enjoy this little gem-of-a-guide by SARK, author of the best-selling book Succulent Wild Woman.

SARK's e-Letter Surprise — Collect 'Em All! Feb-9-2006
Free Collectible SARK ART Newsletters
If you're a fan of creativity-inspiring author SARK, you'll be ecstatic at the unveiling of her new online e-letter format this month. What's all the fuss about? Well, she's taken the usual newsletter concept and totally SARK'd it with her whimsical handwriting and jubilant art-FULL-ness. To top it off, she's made it available in a downloadable PDF that you can print and collect for ongoing inspirational SARK goodness.

The official words from Planet SARK:

SARK’s color-full words and art are now available in this printable pdf format. Collect them all to create your own mini book of SARK’s monthly inspirations.

Well, don't just take my word for it. Go git-a-printing! The February 2006 issue is ready to be inked and binder-ized. Ready? On your SARK, get set... GO! •

SARK's MicroMOVEments Jun-14-2005
Finished!
Yes, I purposely allowed this book (SARK's Make Your Creative Dreams Real)to dwell around my house unfinished for 11 months (but then again, it's designed as a 12-month "program"). I cracked it open immediately after the July workshop with a fervent start, and graciously allowed it to supplement me like a multi-vitamin during creative droughts and other up-and-down moodiness. ...

Make Your Creative Dreams Real Apr-22-2005
Only 49 Pages to Go!
The way I tornado through books makes me curious why for nine months I've been savoring the pages in SARK's Make Your Creative Dreams Real book. ...

Gifted with SARK's Living Juicy Cards Apr-08-2005
Journal Snippet from October 08, 2004
I love the two inspiration cards I received at SARK's Chicago workshop in July. One of them says "Play outside more often," and the other says "We are not the things we do."

The cards were tucked away in my executive notepad until yesterday, when I needed to clear it out for a client visit. I flipped open the pad, and out tumbled the two cards that are now proudly buried in a clutter pile to my left. I see the watercolor edge of one peeking out at me. I'm sure it's the "Play more often" one. I really need to heed its advice.

I love that SARK gifted each of her workshop participants with one of these cards, which I think of as small pieces of her — now spread around the Chicagoland area. •

What Would You Ask SARK? Mar-23-2005
Why did you stop handwriting your books?
Have you ever wanted to ask your favorite artist or author a question? I usually don't entertain the thought because 1) famous people are very busy, 2) how would I get my question to them, and 3) what profound thing would I ask? ...

On Meeting SARK Feb-27-2005
SARK was the first author I wanted to meet in person. Typically, I'm not much into seeing famous people (I've been to one concert in my life: Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation Tour in 1990. Remember the key earring and baseball cap?), but her work in recent years combined with the knowing of her frequent traveling to Illinois for small conferences, book signings, and workshops made the idea appealing to me. ...

SARKian Dreams Jan-28-2005
I woke up this morning in the middle of an awesome dream. SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) made a guest appearance within my unconscious mind to share a noteworthy message about celebrityhood. ...