As a writer, I look forward to my weekly New Yorker. The essays are timely and beautifully written. I know that they’re accurate because the fact-checkers at the New Yorker are famously compulsive, to the despair of some contributors. The magazine is a writer’s joy. Just as appealing as the articles … Read More
A book tour? It seemed like such a good idea. Of course, it would be lots of work. Since I’m an indie novelist, I’d have to make all the arrangements. And pay all the bills. But what the heck, why not? You only publish your debut novel once, right? So, … Read More
I am particularly excited this Christmas because my latest book—of conversations with myself (and my brother)—may come out just in time for Christmas. I joked with my daughters over Thanksgiving that I was planning to give signed copies as Christmas presents. This is especially curious because of the subject embodied … Read More
You didn’t secure an agent because you thought your book was ready for submission to a publisher. You did your research in Writer’s Market and wrote a masterful cover letter to a small press. You attached a synopsis and the number of manuscript pages requested, and sent everything off by … Read More