I’ve been invited by the Shaler Library to host a workshop on Self Publishing next Wednesday (April 24). I would love it if you passed this on and told a few friends! I will have copies of “Amidst Traffic” ...
Read More »Win a Kindle Fire HD – Sponsored by Amidst Traffic!
I’m personally giving away a Kindle Fire HD 7 (16 GB) or an autographed paperback copy of Amidst Traffic to TWO lucky winners! (Valid to U.S. Residents only) Details below…
Read More »The unfair criticism of self-published authors
I typically hate when people use the word “unfair” in their argument. It has a childish tone, that of someone who isn’t able to deal with reality and resorts to complaining about it instead. But when it comes to books, ...
Read More »Book Review: “Fires of Our Choosing” by Eugene Cross
There’s something deceptively simple about this book and Eugene Cross’s writing style. When you first read the collection, the stories appear un-intrusive, deadpan, easy picking. But there is something complex that surprises you every time. (By the way, Eugene Cross ...
Read More »Did you miss it? John & Kathy Word FM Radio Interview
In case you missed it, I was interviewed by John & Kathy (The Ride Home) on 101.5 WORD FM to talk about Amidst Traffic. Even if you didn’t catch it live, you can still listen to the recording online ...
Read More »Always sit at the bar when you dine alone
I was in the Dallas/Fort Worth area a little while back for an Army-required conference I had to attend. When I go on TDY (which stands for Temporary Duty), I try to check out places I normally wouldn’t go to. ...
Read More »Have short stories become irrelevant today?
In April, I’ll be hosting a workshop on writing short stories. To prepare, I reached out to a few authors and asked them why they think short stories are still relevant and valuable in today’s age. This is what a ...
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