Archive for October 2009
Many hands make light work
Writing is not always a solitary process. In addition to a crew of faithful readers who are kind enough to read my books as I write them, chapter by chapter, I also have a stable of readers who are nice enough to help me with my blog, offering me editing and revising suggestions when needed.…
Read MoreThis is my new favorite photo of my daughter
The presence of my wife in the photograph is just a bonus.
Read MoreKudos from readers in Greece and Norway
It turned out to be a busy day in terms of Something Missing. I received a total of four emails today from a variety of readers, all writing to express their love for the book. Two readers, including one from Norway, requested that I write a sequel to Martin’s story. I get this request quite…
Read MoreA day at the movies
My wife and I enjoyed the rare double feature today, squeezing in Zombieland and The Informant all before 3:30 PM. Zombieland was a private screening, and The Informant had only one other couple in the theater with us. Despite the absence of eyeballs, both were excellent films. Zombieland is outstanding. Dare I say perfect? The…
Read MoreMartin’s eBay expertise garners some attention
Something Missing protagonist Martin Railsback poses as eBay power seller Barbara Teal, an empty nester with a love for high-end fashion and a flair for the dramatic. Martin uses eBay to fence some of his more valuable acquisitions. The muse for Martin’s alter-ego was my mother-in-law, Barbara Green, an eBay power seller specializing in high-end…
Read MoreWorth paying a second college tuition
In the debate over whether or not to have a second child, my wife might just win the argument by agreeing to purchase and wear these tee shorts with some frequency:
Read MoreIf only…
In the spirit of the new film adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are comes the Mo Willems classic:
Read MoreBorders Books in Farmington, CT
On Sunday, I appeared at Borders Books and Music, right down the road from my school. As always, I spoke for a while, read a little bit from Something Missing, took some questions from the audience, recommended a few books, and finished off with a brief signing. This was my most local appearance so far,…
Read MoreMUST LISTEN
I can’t recommend WNYC’s RadioLab podcast enough. Fascinating, science-based stories that are brilliantly produced. I have recommended this podcast to many friends, and everyone, without exception, has thanked me later for it. However, if you can only listen to one RadioLab story for your entire life (a tragedy), find twenty minutes and click on this…
Read MoreVying for a spot on The Moth
The Moth is a not-for-profit storytelling organization that features true stories told live on stage without notes. I’ve listened to their weekly podcasts for a long time and attended a live performance earlier this year. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Looking for an opportunity to tell my own stories, I flirted with the idea…
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