Monthly Archives: June 2009

End of an Era

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Marion Jensen

Four years ago I took a class from David Wiley. I liked what he was saying, and we started a conversation. The next thing I knew David offered me a job as Utah State’s OpenCourseWare director. When I came to … Continue reading →

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Are you seeing this?

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Marion Jensen

We are seeing history in the making, my friends. Whether we really want to admit it or not, we often only get information that other people want us to see. Yes, we have many news outlets; the evening news, newspapers, … Continue reading →

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Hospital Stay

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Marion Jensen

I’m writing this in the hospital, sitting next to my son John. John is a trooper. About 10 days ago he got a cold that settled into his chest. John has suffered from asthma since he was a boy, and … Continue reading →

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Good Times

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Marion Jensen

I’m a lucky guy. I have written two novels, and have been paid for my work. But that is not why I’m lucky. I’m lucky because I get to hang out with some of the coolest folks on the planet. … Continue reading →

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Conference, conference, confernce…

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Marion Jensen

Three conferences in two weeks is too many. I’ve got the teen writers conference tomorrow, and then GLS next week. When I get back it will be time to start cranking out the query letters. Should be…fun. Or something like … Continue reading →

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