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An Open Letter To My Father

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 socks, or visited the man who was my father. Why? Because I never knew him. My father was married to my mother for about two years, during which time...

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....

Surviving Writer’s Brain Cramps

Jul 28, 2023 | #AmWriting, #WritingLife, Editing, Writer's Block

Over the weekend I came down with a bad case of cramps. Writer's cramps. Brain cramps. Words got stuck, no matter what...

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...

From Memoir to Novel

From Memoir to Novel

Feb 6, 2020 | #AmWriting, #OutOfTheDesert, #ToadtheDreamer, Burro

#ICYMI, It Started With a Memory What did? Out of the Desert. That memory was triggered by an old black-and-white...

#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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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