As I went for a walk with my son today, I was reminded of the lyrics to an old children’s song, “Who are the people in your neighborhood?” The truth is, I don’t really know most of them. I live in a neighborhood with hundreds of single-family homes, three swimming pools, a volleyball court, tennis […]
Monthly Archives: April 2007
Tentative Release Date
Well, it’s finally here! After months of waiting and wondering, I can tell you that Touch of Fate is expected to come out in trade paperback format in mid-November, 2007! Last week I received one last round of edits. For those who have bought the e-book, don’t worry. There are no substantive changes. In fact, […]
Chocolate Bunnies
Not all chocolate bunnies are created equal. When I was a child, I used to think that the best bunnies were the BIG ones. As a more discerning adult, I now know that bigger is not always better — not even with chocolate. Of course, most of the really big bunnies are hollow inside, which […]
Evoking Emotion
When I write, I do not simply want my reader to know how my characters are feeling; I want them to feel that way, too. I want them to share in the joys and pains, the triumphs and defeats. The way I do this is through a specific application of the old advice, “Show, don’t […]