Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Author. Regional Stories, Universal Themes
I’ve been lax at keeping you up to date on my next book, so here’s a progress report: WRITING IS DARN DIFFICULT! 🙂 I’m making slow progress on finishing the first draft. A few scenes and characters don’t feel quite Continue reading Progress Report
My appearance at the Wells, MN library to discuss Straight River has been canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns. I hope to reschedule the event in 2021.
My radio interview with Rex Owens of 103.5 FM The SUN in Sun Prairie, WI, is now available to all newsletter subscribers. IF YOU AREN’T A NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBER, YOU SHOULD BE! IT’S EASY. SIMPLY FILL OUT THE NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP FORM Continue reading Radio Interview with Rex Owens
.Unfortunately, most of the world is pre-occupied with worries about Coronavirus and COVID-19. I hate writing about topics other than books, authors, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. However, because I’ve had a lot of time to think about the crisis Continue reading Covid-19 Crisis-10 Silver Linings
*This is a NON-PARTISAN but slightly political post* For the first time since World War II, it’s time to step up and be great citizens of this country. Covid-19 is here to stay. It will affect every single one of Continue reading TIME TO STEP UP AND BE GREAT CITIZENS
I’m feeling the love at recent book signings (excellent sales in my opinion), but the online reviews, reviews, REVIEWS for Straight River are lagging the pace of those for Castle Danger at a similar point after each book launch. I’m Continue reading Reviews Reviews Reviews
I’m sorry to say that my Straight River and Castle Danger book signing event tomorrow at Once Upon a Crime bookstore in Minneapolis has been canceled due to the expected blizzard heading for southern MN tomorrow. Please pass this on Continue reading EVENT CANCELLATION
Please note the corrected time for Sat. March 2–Ten a.m. until NOON. Thanks.  Event Schedule for Straight River (subject to change and updating) THU, Feb. 28, 2019. Official Book Launch Celebration. 4-6 p.m. at Central Park Coffee, 113 N. Cedar, Continue reading CORRECTION on BOOK EVENT SCHEDULE
It was all about Little Moments and Big Magic. I had a great weekend promoting Castle Danger, but as it turned out, selling books wasn’t nearly the best part of the two events I was at. Bowl For Kid’s Sake Continue reading Little Moments, Big Magic, Super Salesmen
All authors should be readers. Any author who aspires to excel at writing should be an avid reader. I don’t know if there is a definition of “avid reader,” but I consider myself to be one. I just received this Continue reading How I Spent about One Hour Per Day in 2017
