Books, Reading

Getting Wordy

During the last two years, it’s become increasingly difficult for me to put my thoughts into words. Terrible situation for a writer, yes? I’ve been working at a snail’s pace on two novels. I think about these stories constantly. I’ve even dreamed about the characters. And yet when I sit down to write, I struggle… Continue reading Getting Wordy

Books, Fiction, My Books, Short story, Writing

Let me tell you a story about …

For over seven years, I’ve been a published novelist, but I also write short stories. And now I’d like to tell some of those stories to you. My new book, The Silence In Noise and Other Stories, is a collection of short fiction. The stories range from one to twenty pages and offer fascinating, poignant,… Continue reading Let me tell you a story about …

Books, Writing

Don’t you love a good book sale?

In my part of the world, it’s summer, which I remember from years past as being a particularly good time for reading—if for no other reason than to escape the bustle of having four sons and their friends out of school and underfoot all day. But then, when is reading not a great way to… Continue reading Don’t you love a good book sale?

Books, My Books, Reflections, Writing

The Joy and Terror of a Book Release

When I first decided to write with an aim toward publication, I followed dozens of writing blogs. Common advice, at that time, was “Don’t expect to make any money until you have at least ten books published.” As of today, I’m halfway to that goal. Love & Liability is my fifth published novel. Some authors… Continue reading The Joy and Terror of a Book Release