Want to write faster and better? We DO have that ability within us. Exploring the lives of Handel, Ishiguro, and Van Gogh can provide some insights.

Celebration of Sisters, an annual ice-skating fundraiser to commemorate the lives and memories of my beloved sisters Margie and Jane, will return on November 8, 2026, for One Last Spin.

What happens when a carefree Los Angeles bachelor gets a call that changes everything? This story reveals how life's interruptions can become life's greatest gifts.

I post this chapter from "A Cup of Tea on the Commode" as a reminder, especially for caregivers of the male persuasion.

New Release — Thriller / Private Investigator Whether challenged to solve the mysterious theft of a priceless religious artifact from a Catholic Church or finding an infant taken mysteriously from the...

There were times when an idea for a poem will come—a good idea, a prickling-of-the-skin kind of idea, but the world intervenes, we cannot pay attention, and the idea gets away. What do we do then?

Taking your marketing plan, and putting dollars and cents behind it.

I am fortunate to be a grandmother, “Nini,” to four precious grandchildren under the age of seven.

It's more important to your success than you think!

It's more important to your success than you think!

Mom attends Easter Mass in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Happy Easter! Or as we say here in France "Joyeuses Pâques!" #Humor #Memoir #eldercare #acupofteaonthecommode #HappyEaster #JoyeusesPâques

Some gems sparkle brighter than others.

Mark shared his story on Zach Tidwell's "Going in Blind" podcast. Zach has his own powerful story. Learn about both here.

Plus: An introduction to new subscribers.

Mark shared his story on Zach Tidwell's "Going in Blind" podcast. Zach has his own powerful story. To learn more about it, click here. From Zach's show notesMark Steven Porro is a multi-talented creative professional who has lived a remarkably diverse life. His career began in industrial design, then moved to Hollywood, where he spent 28 years building a career as an actor, writer, and director.

Love sometimes looks like sacrifice. Sometimes it looks like patience. And sometimes, it looks like a son who chooses to stay. Stay tuned for the story behind the story. To listen on Apple podcast, click here. To listen on Podbean, click here. In this powerful episode of Backstory Sessions: Love Stories, we sit down with author Mark Steven Porro…

Taking your book signings to the next step.

They can be an important tool for authors.

Say Goodbye to Writer's Block & Transform Your Life!

Love sometimes looks like sacrifice. Sometimes it looks like patience. And sometimes, it looks like a son who chooses to stay. Stay tuned for the story behind the story.

Plus: An introduction to new subscribers.

Love sometimes looks like sacrifice. Sometimes it looks like patience. And sometimes, it looks like a son who chooses to stay. Stay tuned for the story behind the story.

Say Goodbye to Writer's Block & Transform Your Life!

They can be an important tool for authors.

Mark shared his story on Zach Tidwell's "Going in Blind" podcast. Zach has his own powerful story. Learn about both here.

And taking best advantage of the opportunity.

Taking your book signings to the next step.

Authors News Network just released a lovely one-on-one interview with the author of "A Cup of Tea on the Commode." Here's the full transcript. Enjoy! Mark Steven Porro is an award-winning designer, writer, and director. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny memoir—is his first published book.

And how to bring fans into the fold.

Or should you be your own publicist?

One year ago, they shone for "A Cup of Tea on the Commode." And though Mother Nature rained on our parade, she did not dampen our joy.

And taking best advantage of the opportunity.

One year ago, they shone for "A Cup of Tea on the Commode." And though Mother Nature rained on our parade, she did not dampen our joy.

Or should you be your own publicist?

And how to bring fans into the fold.