Well, after well-below-freezing temps, the weather is warm enough to see moisture on the streets and sidewalks. I’m sure more cold weather will be visiting in Minnesota in the months to come, but for now I can enjoy a lighter… Read More »From Deep Freeze to Thaw
My latest book is up. Plus or Minus Forever: Stories of Speculative Fiction. I’m thrilled with the cover and design. I have my author copies and have a Goodreads promo up. My collection includes both fantasy and science fiction stories,… Read More »My Book is Up!
My latest story collection is almost ready. i’m getting proof copies from Amazon that should arrive Sunday. It’s exciting to have a new book almost here. Once I take a look and fix any problems, I can publish on Amazon.… Read More »Publishing … One Step at a Time
Many years ago, I saw the movie Sound of Music and loved the numbers. Today, I stumbled upon a 50th year anniversary special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7hA7YzOHDU The movie is still magical, a story of hope and delight and romance with a (spoiler)… Read More »Who Wouldn’t Want to Be a Genius?
For years I have been writing stories, a mix of fantasy and science fiction. I’ve decided to put up a collection and am in the middle of the process–hope to have something up for sale soon. When you work on… Read More »New Stories on the Horizon
For me, it often disappears into a good book. I recently read Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo, a book that tackles a child’s view of separated parents with the assistance of a superhero squirrel. I was fascinated by the… Read More »Where Does Time Go?
Any time I walk into a bookstore, it’s like visiting old friends I see familiar titles, familiar authors, new books in series I love. There’s something special about walking into a physical space with tall shelves and book after book… Read More »The Joys of Bookstores
Today, as I read my way through yet another book, I’m pondering, why do some books tug me into them and stick with me while others are fun? It is love at first sight? Or something that grows as the… Read More »What Makes a Good Book?