Solving problems
My wife recently described my writing process like this: You approach writing like you approach life: As a problem solver. You create complex and elaborate problems for your characters, and…
Second review!
The second review of Something Missing was forwarded to me today, a starred review (the highest praise a book can receive in this publication) in the June 1 issue of…
First review
My first review came out today in Publisher’s Weekly. Though it contains some criticism which I will attempt to process over the coming days, the review is quite positive and…
Latest adventures with my book club
I’m a member of a book club that I enjoy very much. We are currently reading Death with Interruptions by Jose Saramago. It was chosen by my wife, Elysha, who…
Much improved
Just after complaining about my ability to write dialogue, I receive an email from a friend who just finished reading a draft of Unexpectedly, Milo: "Finished the book last week. …
New Yorker insider
Dan Baum has been twittering about his brief career as a staff writer at the New Yorker, and it is fascinating for anyone interested in the literary world and learning…
Two. Period.
In the recent debate over how many spaces should come after a period, I unequivocally come down on the side of two. In the words of this blog’s author, “Taking…
Bad dialogue
Each time I sit down in front of the laptop, one of my goals is to craft crisp, well-paced, realistic, and original dialogue. A daunting task depending upon the day.…
Abbreviated
Another amusing Twitter application: Converting classic novels into 140-character tweets. From the Guardian comes an article about this new medium and this treatment of Pride and Prejudice, one of my…
