I was delighted when my recent book, Alien Talk, received a positive review. The book is the second in the Newcomers Series, about AI androids making their way in a human world. The review came from Booklife, the division of … Continue reading →
I am convinced that my self-publishing adventure is the best way for me to find readers. Convinced. Yes, I am. Every time I go through the logic, I come to the same conclusion. It is my best option. However, delusion … Continue reading →
The annual Tucson Festival of Books just ended. As always, it was a massive event thronged with book lovers. I spent several hours staffing a booth for the Arizona Mystery Writers. I am a longtime member. I didn’t have any … Continue reading →
Why do all children, all over the world, in all cultures, start speaking at about 18 months old and become chatterboxes by age two? This happens whether they are given explicit instruction or not. But it doesn’t happen if they … Continue reading →
As the New Year’s release date approaches for the second novel in the Newcomer Series (Alien Talk), I’ve been furiously re-reading it, which, as any author will tell you, means re-writing. It is not possible to read one’s own work … Continue reading →
