Subtitles be gone!
Robert McCrum of The Guardian recently called for a cease on using subtitles in books. He cited a newly published biography of William Golding, which includes the admittedly odd and…
Turkey for the win
My wife’s uncle and her cousin came to Connecticut to visit last weekend. My wife served sandwiches for lunch. Always looking to take care of me, she made me a…
When death interrupts the writing process
I passed the manuscript for Unexpectedly, Milo, onto a friend who has yet to read it. When I asked him what was taking so long to finish, he admitted that…
Brandi Terry is a big fat idiot
I’m a huge supporter of writing, regardless of the type, author, or genre. Just yesterday, I told my mother-in-law I wish everyone were writing a book. So many good stories…
Luke and Luc
Have you ever noticed the difference between the names Luke and Luc? Luke, pronounced as it appears, is the name of a guy who could be my friend. Strong, independent,…
The half-finished book
Suzanne Munshower of The Guardian praises the half-finished book, celebrating her willingness to put a book down before finishing it if the story no longer captivates her. I’m not sure…
Consider the source
Sometimes, the best compliments that you receive about your book come from the most meaningful sources. High school English teacher Bob Stewart listed Something Missing as #5 on his list…
Visiting Westport with Margot Berwin
Last night, author Margot Berwin and I spoke about our recently published novels at the Westport Public Library in Westport, CT. As was the case a few weeks ago when…
The Island of Misfit Books
Sometimes, I ponder the fate of my books. Will anyone read them a hundred years from now? Will libraries still have them on their shelves? Will they even exist? Or…
Be prepared.
Martin, the protagonist of Something Missing, rehearses conversations. He must. He is socially inept, and he can only function effectively in the world through advanced preparation. Though I am not…
