

A New Year . . . A Fresh Start . . .
A Cairn In looking for something to vaguely represent the present mess of my office, as I try to organize my life in the new year, I...
Jan 22


HAPPY HOLIDAYS! . . .
I am not a great one for decorating for any holiday, but my mother had ornaments for every single one--a collection that had its own...
Dec 17, 2024


Ever need a second set of eyes?
When a writer sets out to publish they're given two main directives: find yourself an agent and then be sure to have an editor . I did...
Nov 21, 2024


I Cannot do Picture Puzzles . . . . .
...nor can I do crossword puzzles, the Rubik's Cube, Wordle, Words with Friends, or Soduko--all the things they tell one to do to keep...
Oct 16, 2024


Move over Jack Reacher . . .
Meet Patrick Weill . . . Another author new to me, who offered his first book free to those who, along with me, attended the Public...
Sep 10, 2024


Life After the FBI . . .
This past month I attended the Public Safety Writers Association conference in Las Vegas, a must for any writer of mysteries and...
Aug 14, 2024


My Aha moment . . .
Did you ever start a project, only to discover halfway through that you didn't know what you were doing? Think putting together a new...
Jul 2, 2024


PERSISTANCE . . .
Some of you might know that this is turtle nesting season here in Florida---one of my favorite times of the year. Our first nest was...
Jun 12, 2024