

"E" isn't for easy
The letter "E" is the most common letter in the English language. And if my keyboard is any indication, it's true. Once again, I've typed...


Much Love in Philly
My recent adventure to Philadelphia to the writer's pitch conference was a surprising success. Four literary agents have asked to see my...


Will There be Love in Philadelphia?
This is it. The week that I've been talking about. I'm going to Philadelphia to pitch my novel. Oh, I don't have great hopes for this...


Zero Mile
I have a thing for quirky signs. This one is from the Mount Vernon walking and bike trail in Virginia. This sign was well...a sign. This...


Oopos --OOOPS -- Oops I Made a Mistake
Miss Steaks, I mean mistakes happen in writing. They happen all the time. The first lesson I learned in proofreading class - yes, I took...


Friends Don't Let Friends Write (or Drink) Alone
Writing is lonely work. Sure you've got your characters to keep you company. But at some point, all that talking to yourself makes you...


A Writer is Reborn
Words. I've written a lot of words professionally since 1993. My first published article was in the trade journal Quick Frozen Foods...