Writing

Seasonal Haiku

It's time for something light. Days are getting longer, a minute or two each day. Tempers are getting shorter, because winter seems to be dragging on. It isn't, but still people think it's endless. So, in hopes of bringing a giggle into your life, I offer four haiku....

An Interview With An Author, Part II

Welcome back. I'm your Intrepid Reporter interviewing Betsy Ashton, author of the incredibly chilling EYES WITHOUT A FACE. IR: I'm here with Betsy Ashton. Welcome back. Me: Thanks. And thanks for the coffee. IR: We've already talked about the cover and why you wrote...

An Interview With An Author, Part I

Recently, I sat down with an Intrepid Reporter who wanted to talk about my serial killer book, EYES WITHOUT A FACE. Intrepid Reporter: I understand you recently wrote a book about a female serial killer. Do I have that right? Me: Well, since you are reading from the...

Stone of Hope, 2011

Those who know me know I'm anything but shy. I'm cheeky. I sent a copy of the poem to the Obamas and received a lovely letter and personalized note back from Mrs. Obama. I'm humbled. I share these words now as always on Martin Luther King's birthday. STONE OF HOPE,...