A Broom of One's Own: Words on Writing, Housecleaning, and Life [Paperback]

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.

For the twice-published novelist, reading an article about herself in theNational 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.

InA Broom of One's Own, Nancy Peacock, whose first novel was selected by theNew York Timesas 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.

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