This is a blog for journalists, authors, and those who enjoy reading and learning. Here you will find a variety of posts about all forms of writing–from fiction and non-fiction to the news media and journalism. It is produced by a former foreign correspondent and journalism school dean.
The first day of confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court pick, could just as well have been held in a bar instead of the U.S. Senate. It was a raucous affair with people yelling, holding up placards, and a succession of Democrat senators (in a carefully … Read more…
The Vietnam War ended 43 years ago on April 30. For those of us who lived through it and the turmoil it created in the United States, it still seems like yesterday. For those of you who view the war as ancient history, here’s a chance to test your knowledge. … Read more…
Join me tomorrow for the 2nd annual San Diego Festival of Books where I, along with other authors will be signing books, talking about writing, and generally schmoozing with readers, (and one another). Most of all, browse the author booths in Authors’ Alley, attend the book and author sessions, visit … Read more…
I am pleased to share with my readers this post from award-winning author Marylee MacDonald, author of Bonds of Love & Blood and Montpelier Tomorrow. Marylee is also a teacher and writing coach and is the author of 7-Day Writer’s Bootcamp, a short course on writing. You can find out more about … Read more…
This week I am focusing on memoirs–or more accurately, what they are and how to write them. I have written about this in the past and today and tomorrow I am going to share two posts on the topic that I wrote a while back. Then, on the third day, … Read more…
This week I am focusing on memoirs–or more accurately, what they are and how to write them. I have written about this in the past and today and tomorrow I am going to share two posts on the topic that I wrote a while back. Then, on the third day, … Read more…
At least once every year I find it useful to take a look at the late Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing. It is sage advice from a master. Every writer should read these rules and remember them. I’m doing my part by posting them here for your edification and … Read more…
If you are an aspiring author or an established professional, you don’t want to miss this one of a kind conference, which runs for one full week beginning August 12 and ending on August 18, 2018. And here’s the kicker. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your … Read more…
The Lost Years of Billy Battles (Book Three in the award-winning Finding Billy Battles Trilogy) is now available on Amazon. About The Lost Years of Billy Battles: The year is 1914 and the world is in turmoil. In Europe, the Great War is raging. In Asia, fierce insurgencies are in progress … Read more…
For a limited time, I am offering The Improbable Journeys of Billy Battles, Book Two in the Finding Billy Battles Trilogy, for the special price of $1.99. You can’t beat the price! So pick up a copy today! Awards Winner, 2018 Book Excellence Award, Action/Adventure category Grand Prize Winner, 2017 … Read more…