"So, you want to be a writer?" It's a question that Professor Brent L. Kendrick always asks his creative writing students and other aspiring writers. As you might expect, he always leads them to an answer: "Great. Then write. Just write." That's exactly what he did to achieve this collection of fifty-seven creative nonfiction essays-composed in bed before going to sleep. These essays are always up-close-and-personal, with subtle hints of the scholar fooling around with ideas and words. They are proof positive-if you want to write, just write. Between these covers you'll find topics for everyone. Aging and Angels. Blogging, Writers, and Writing. Death, Immortality, and Love. Education, Teaching, and Transformation. Fitness and Health. Fruitcakes and Sourdough. Nature and Pets. Parents and Siblings. Religion and Spirituality. Time Management and Motivation. The essays are insightful and thought-provoking, filled with wonderment and whimsical observations that bespeak a writer who is passionate about language, life, and literature. They are entertaining and funny, sometimes even hilarious and hysterical. Fresh and refreshing through and through, In Bed is perfect for relaxed, bed-time reading.