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A few years ago, I guest blogged at Cheek Teeth Blog about the defining characteristics of flash fiction. The post quickly went to the top of that sites hits, and soon thereafter became the first [...]

Well…I ran the race and I answered one question: Can I do it? Yes, I can. But a whole host of other questions were raised, most notably, those referring to the actual distance of the race. [...]

One of the great things about being engaged is that, all of the sudden, I have a big family! Coming from a tiny clan of 2 parents and 1 little me, the idea of multiples still baffles me. When [...]

After four days of rain, I woke on Saturday morning to…more rain! Determined to race anyway, Brad and I piled into the car in early daylight and headed for Bays Mountain Park. The Race, [...]

Last week, I met with my author friend for our monthly critique. We live across the river from each other and both write war fiction. Perhaps more important, although both our works are commonly [...]

I’m happy to say that signed copies of Flashes of War can be purchased for $2 off the cover price via my website this week–that’s just $15! Leave me a note in the [...]

Ten days ago, I hit a wall with the plot of the novel. Since this is my 4th revision, I know how the novel is going to end, but I’m fine-tuning how I’m going to get there. (To be [...]

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve been asked to participate in two local author events this holiday season. Whether you’re a Black Friday shopper or a Black Friday [...]

Last week, I realized I had a schedule conflict with my December 14th 10K Race Day and began a frantic search for another race. Thankfully, I found one even closer to home that’s just one [...]

Thirteen months after 4 stories from Flashes of War were reprinted in 2 issues Afghan Scene Magazine (the only English printed magazine in the country; 8,000 subscribers), my [...]