“Stephanie Dickison, a journalist, essayist, and restaurant reviewer tells the story of her every day life with wit, humor, and charm. . . . This book will definitely give you insight into a writer's world, work, and dedication to the creative self.” — Confessions of a Real Librarian

"For a unique, no-holds-barred account of what exactly that freelance writer does do all day, The 30-Second Commute is a fun and enjoyable read."-- Sara Hodon of The Compulsive Reader blog, 09/03/2009

"[The 30-Second Commute] is part awe-inspiring, part cautionary tale of what comprises a day in the life of a committed writer. . . . Readers are likely to find this book to be as rewarding as Dickinson clearly considers her job to be. Delightfully impossible to put down."— Scene Magazine

"Humor, underlying cautions, reality checks, and advice highlight this delightful look into the life of a freelance writer."-- Writers’ Journal, 09/01/2009

"I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK. It so took me by surprise. . . . . I didn't expect to be inspired by it. . . . . [The 30-Second Commute] had me wanting to read a chapter, open my laptop and push through all those negative thoughts and keep working."— Mommy Writer Blog