A Broom of One's Own - by Nancy Peacock (Paperback)

About the Book

Peacock explores what it means to be a writer, and provides advice on subjects such as inspiration, craft, and criticism, and offers hilarious anecdotes about the houses she cleans. With its warmth and wit, "A Broom of One's Own" is an encouragement to all artists--however they make a living.

From the Back Cover

For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in the National Enquirer--under the headline "Here's One for the Books: Cleaning Lady Is an Acclaimed Author"--was more than a shock. It was an inspiration.

In A Broom of One's Own, Nancy Peacock, whose first novel was selected by the New York Times as a Notable Book of the Year, explores with warmth, wit, and candor what it means to be a writer. An encouragement to all hard-working artists, no matter how they make a living, Peacock's book provides valuable insights and advice on motivation, craft, and criticism while offering hilarious anecdotes about the houses she cleans.

Review Quotes

"An entertaining and heartening romp through the daily life of a successful working writer." - Pat Schneider, author of Writing Alone and With Others
"Sure to offer inspiration to talented and struggling writers everywhere." - Frye Gaillard, author of Cradle of Freedom
"One of the most original and valuable books about writing ever published." - Lee Smith, author of On Agate Hill