Hawaii recap, photos, and new retreat dates! <3
Published: Fri, 01/26/18
Aloha, friends! I just got back from the Big Island of Hawaii. I was in Hilo—one of my favorite places on earth—leading a couple of writing retreats.
Alexandra Franzen
A story about... patience.
Published: Thu, 01/25/18
Two students at Iwalani's studio. Hula class. January 2018.Iwalani’s classroom is not fancy. No chic furniture. No Apple computers. No Wifi. There’s a…
Today is a great day to be alive.
Published: Sat, 01/13/18
Early this morning, I boarded a plane headed for Hawaii. It was a smooth, uneventful flight. I watched an episode of Poldark. I sipped some guava…
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,…
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.