How Old is Too Old?

by | Nov 12, 2012 | eBooks, Publishing, Writing

I recently had a discussion with a few writers about how old  protagonists can be. To get published by the big six, that is. (The big six are the major publishing companies that dominate the market.) And maybe even smaller, independent presses. All agreed late...

Random Penguins

by | Nov 7, 2012 | Politics, Publishing

Obama has won a resounding victory. Marijuana is now legal in Colorado and Washington. Three states passed marriage equality. And Random House and Penguin are merging. On this last, the Author’s Guild is less than enthusiastic. Read their statement on the...

Sandy

by | Oct 29, 2012 | Info

Just wanted to wish all the east coast folks a safe ride through Hurricane Sandy. Hunker down, fill up some gallon jugs, eat your canned food, then light a candle and pick up a book — or pen. See you on the other side.

Mystery Tuesdays

by | Oct 27, 2012 | Mysteries, The Craft of Writing, Writing

I belong to a mystery chat group called Mysteristas. Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. EST, which is 11 here in Colorado, we do a twitter chat on some topic involving mysteries. Look for the hash tag #mysteristas. Last week it was age in mystery, the week before that food....