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Twas the Night Before Deadline

with apologies to CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE 'Twas the night before deadline, when all through the house Not a writer was stirring, not even his mouse; The laptop was set on the table with care, In hopes that words soon would appear. Images nestled all snug in his...

If Not Now

I'm likely to catch hell for this post, but I don't care. I've written passionately about rape, bullying, drug violence. I don't think I've felt the anger I felt yesterday when 21 people, mostly children, were slaughtered in Uvlade, TX. Children who were days away...

Who Can You Believe?

That's the primary question Clifford Garstang asks in his latest novel, OLIVER'S TRAVELS. I'm a long-time fan of his work. By far, this is his best work yet. I know him to be a solid writer with a strong grasp of craft, but the complexity of this novel blew me away....

Staying True To My Roots

No, I don't mean the color of my hair. It's silver-white by nature. What I mean is I can't and won't walk away from the roots of what make me me. I discovered the world when I went away to college. Even with the Vietnam war lucking in the darkness of my senior year of...

Why I Don’t Run For A plane

Jun 23, 2023 | #AmWriting, #Memories, #WritingLife, Writing a Series, Writing Challenge, Writing Inspiration

Back in the late 73s, I was stuck in traffic on my way to Los Angeles International Airport to catch a PSA jet to San...

An Open Letter To My Father

An Open Letter To My Father

Jun 17, 2023 | Featured, Lifestyle, Memories

Let me start by saying I never celebrated Father's Day. I never bought a card, picked out a terrible tie or a pair of...

Twas the Night Before Deadline

Twas the Night Before Deadline

Dec 24, 2022 | #AmWriting, #GoofingAround, #Memories, #NewReadersWanted, #StayHomeAndRead, #WritingLife

with apologies to CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE 'Twas the night before deadline, when all through the house Not a writer...

Back with a new book

Back with a new book

Aug 12, 2019 | #BookTeaser, #ICYMI, #NewRelease, #OutOfTheDesert, #ToadtheDreamer, Uncategorized

It took longer than I thought, but I am proud to announce that OUT OF THE DESERT is now available in print...

Announcing a New Book

Announcing a New Book

Jun 11, 2019 | #AmWriting, #BookTeaser, #NewRelease, #OutOfTheDesert, #ToadtheDreamer

My next novel is nearly done and I’m raring to get this puppy into your hands. I have an offer and an ask. Here’s the...

#ICYMI Convergence of Dates

#ICYMI Convergence of Dates

May 13, 2019 | #ICYMI, #Memories, Uncategorized

This past week has been a convergence of important dates for nearly 40 years. First, there was my mother's birthday on...

Meditations On a Boot

Meditations On a Boot

Apr 16, 2019 | #AmWriting, #Memories, #ToadtheDreamer, Uncategorized

Sometimes, life encourages you to rest a bit, slow down a bit, and put your booted foot up on the sofa. That's me...

Broken Hearted

Broken Hearted

Apr 2, 2019 | #AmWriting, #Memories

No, I haven't experienced a personal loss, disaster, or break up. I'm broken hearted about the number of people who...

Never Throw Anything Away

Never Throw Anything Away

Mar 18, 2019 | #AmWriting, #BookTeaser

Our mothers told us to clean our room, put stuff we weren't using away, and throw/give away stuff we no longer use....

Evoking Memories

Evoking Memories

Mar 4, 2019 | #AmWriting, #FiveSenses, #Memories, #ToadtheDreamer

What evokes the most memories for you? Is it the sound of a bird, a person's voice? Is it the taste of a favorite...

EYES WITHOUT A FACE Teaser

EYES WITHOUT A FACE Teaser

Feb 22, 2019 | #BookTeaser, #EyesWithoutAFace, Uncategorized

I find it hard to believe that not everyone has read EYES WITHOUT A FACE, my novel about a female serial killer. She...

I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

Feb 8, 2019 | Uncategorized

Hi, all, I know I went silent for a few weeks. Nothing wrong here at all. More like needing to clear my head and focus...

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