Award Season: “Brrrrrr!”
Thursday, January 14th, 2010 Posted in Around the Web, Current Events, the writing process | 5 Comments »Feel that chill? The cold wind rattling the panes? That's right, it's that season come round again, when folks eagerly anticipate the big book awards. Which titles will be this year's big winners? And on and on and so it goes. Wonderful, terrific, ...
Overheard: Endlessly
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 Posted in Family, Greatest Hits | 4 Comments »It was one of those mornings when I clung to my cup of coffee, newspaper on my lap, and waited for consciousness to take hold. (Like that kitty above, but not as cute.) So, naturally, Gavin and Maggie were especially chatty. Maggie announced: ...
Does an Author Have Any Say on a Book Cover?
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 Posted in Along Came Spider, Justin Fisher Declares War! | 3 Comments »People frequently ask me, "Do you have any say over a book cover?" Big question, and the answers vary depending upon the clout of the author and the disposition of the publisher. Here's the new paperback cover for Along Came Spider (May, ...
Suggestions & Cautionary Hints: Rereading “The Elements of Style”
Friday, January 8th, 2010 Posted in Interviews & Appreciations, Readings, the writing process | No Comments »The slim book does not need my praise, so I'll refrain from making a testimonial. But every once in a while I'll remember that it exists, usually by virtue of keeping the physical object in plain sight. Lately it's been ...
Turn Off, Tune In, Drop Out
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 Posted in the writing process | 1 Comment »About ten days ago, the best thing happened to me. My computer went up in smoke. No kidding. I was in my office, heard a sound like this -- zwizzlescraaapp -- my computer screen went blank, and two white clouds rose up ...