Hey, Portland! Bookstore event: Jan 30th.
Published: Fri, 01/12/18
Hi, Portland friends! I'm thrilled to announce that the book release party for You're Going to Survive is happening on January 30th. And of course,…
Alexandra Franzen
Today might be full of surprises.
Published: Tue, 01/02/18
These are my running shoes. And this is a story about… surprises.As a little kid, I had severe asthma. Gym class at school was a nightmare. Other kids…
Favorite books, songs, and shows of the year.
Published: Wed, 12/27/17
Happy holidays! Today, I'd love to share some of my favorite books, songs, TV shows, and podcasts of 2017. Things that moved me. Things that made me…
What's their name?
Published: Sun, 12/17/17
What's their name?The friend who's always there for you—to celebrate with you, to grieve with you, or simply to sit in silence and be with you.The…
Want to start 2018 with me in... Hawaii?
Published: Sun, 12/17/17
Craving a tropical getaway? Feeling spontaneous? Want to kick-off the New Year with me... in total paradise?I'm leading a writing retreat in the town…
A story about failure.
Published: Fri, 12/15/17
My new book, You're Going to Survive, is available today! Whoa! It's book launch day! This book is full of true stories from people who’ve endured…
It's my birthday! (15 presents for you!)
Published: Sat, 12/09/17
Ohhh hi! Tomorrow is my birthday! I'm e cited to spend the day doing... all the things I love. Going to a yoga class. Writing snail-mail to friends.
Audiobook for you! (It's free!)
Published: Thu, 12/07/17
Surprise! I made something for you... It's an audiobook!It's 53 minutes long. It's free. You can listen here: http://bit.ly/survive-free-…
Show & Tell! [Your wonderful projects!]
Published: Mon, 12/04/17
A few days ago, I emailed to ask, "What have you been working on lately?"Turns out, you guys have been working on... a lot!Here is the third Show &…
What have you been working on?
Published: Fri, 12/01/17
A couple times a year, I do a special newsletter called... Show & Tell. It's a big, beautiful list of projects created by... you!Have you been working…