There, I Said It!
Phoenix Calling the LGBTQ Community
Whenever I check out the list of popular travel destinations for the LGBTQ community, it never seems to include the Phoenix metropolitan area. San Francisco, New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Rehoboth Beach, Boston, even Chicago, all...
Whistling in the Dark?
Ever since I opted to engage in this 21-day blog challenge, I’ve been amazed by how quickly I can knock out a blog. It’s not that I thought I’d be stumped, but, I do remember when I first started to read about blogging. I wondered – what the hell am I going to write...
Can An Indie Author Ever Become a Best Seller?
What does it take to write a break-out book? Something that excites the masses? That makes people feel that your book – and your book alone – should be read? That makes others want to buy the book? If I knew the answer – I’d probably be well on my way. You hear all...
On Being A Writer: Can You Reveal without Being Judged?
Sometimes I think that I am too much of an open book. Too willing to share an opinion. Too happy to reveal what I am thinking. Too vulnerable to the criticism of others. And then I wonder, isn’t that what being a writer is all about? Letting people look inside, know...
Charlie the Apricot Poodle
I’ve been very worried about my dog, Charlie. In May, he was diagnosed with congestive heart disease. An enlarged heart that presses against his larynx and produces a cough whenever he gets too excited. An even though he’s thirteen in just a few weeks, I realize that...
Anger and Writing: Is One Responsible for the Other?
I’ve come to the conclusion that the things that make me angry are the reasons why I write. Injustice, prejudice or inconsistency … all drive me insane. As I go through the world, my radar seems to be laser focused on those matters and when I capture a hint of it,...
Calling David Sedaris: I’m Over Here
I’ve often fantasized that David Sedaris might agree to provide a blurb for my book because - well - he’s David Sedaris – an extremely successful author with a legion of fans - and - um - I’m not. He’s such a clever, witty, sophisticated guy – I know he’d enjoy...
Six Steps to Grow Your Author Platform
If you want to sell more books, you have to extend your reach beyond family and friends. You need to grow your author platform so that people know who you are. You need to stretch, get your name out there, and become an influencer. But how? Develop a Plan: Nothing...
Instant Gratification: Why Someone Should Want to Read Your Book
We live in an instant world. The Internet offers news at our finger tips. We click – we read. Our photos are virtual – snap – no developing – we share. At every turn, we seek the quick fix. We don’t have time to absorb too much. We’re on the move. So give it to me...