Maggie Rowe

About

Maggie Rowe grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois. She received her B.A. from Cornell University in English Literature and her M.F.A. from UCLA in theatrical performance. She is the author of Easy Street: A Story of Redemption from Myself and Sin Bravely: A Memoir of Spiritual Disobedience (NPR book of the year). She wrote the film Bright Day: An Expose of Hollywood’s Fastest Growing New Religion with Andersen Gabrych and has written for television shows, including Flaked and Arrested Development. She created the theatrical parodies Hollywood Hellhouse and Hollywood Purity Ball.

Books by Maggie Rowe

Recent Posts

Torchlusspanik: The Fear of the Gate Closing

Personal Perspective: Do you have a consistent fear of being shut out of opportunities because you haven’t acted quickly enough? I do, and I’m ready to let it go.

My Life as a Hope Junkie

A Personal Perspective: I'm addicted to hope and am ready to get help. Maybe you are too.

Lazy Is a Lazy Word

A Personal Perspective: Have you ever called yourself lazy? I have. But I'm not going to anymore because I am deleting the word from my vocabulary. And I think you should too.

In Praise of Helplessness

A Personal Perspective: Are you scared to be out of your element? Here's why it might be worth it.

In Praise of Sadness

A Personal Perspective: A little sadness just might make you happier.

In Praise of "Missing Out"

A Personal Perspective: Do you experience "cancel-elation" when you find out plans you've made have fallen through? I do and I think I've figured out what that is about.

Giving Up the Hope of Future Reward Can Be Presently Rewarding

A Personal Perspective: Hope for the future feels good, but it may be poisoning your present.

In Praise of Boredom

A Personal Perspective: Do you find yourself desperate to keep yourself entertained? I do, but I am ready to drop my love affair with distraction.

In Praise of "Not Being Nice"

A Personal Perspective: Do you feel trapped in a "nice" personality? It's not too late to get out.

In Praise of Poking Holes in Your Own Story

A Personal Perspective: Have you tried turning the power of criticism you use on others on yourself? It hurts, but it might be the best thing for you.