Bookseller love
I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Stanley Hadsell of Market Block Books in Troy, New York, but he is my hero. Actually, all booksellers are my heroes…
Forgetfulness
At last night’s book launch, I read a poem by Billy Collins while recommending one of this books of poetry. I also spoke about the importance of listening to Collins…
My book launch included three very special people
Last night’s book launch at Barnes & Noble was wonderful, and I thank all of my friends and family and fans for their support. We had about one hundred people…
Pub day outfit
I came home from the gym this morning and found my little boy wearing this pub day celebratory outfit. First she hires someone to mow the lawn for me, and…
I am not alone on this new journey
My latest book, MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND, lands in stores today. In the book industry, it’s known as pub day, and it could not be more thrilling. I was…
Best tea party ever!
I walked back into the kitchen after folding some clothes, and this is what I found: My daughter, Clara. sitting in front of her brother, Charlie, with all the accoutrement…
There’s a time and place for bad news
My wife sent these photos to me while I was on the golf course this morning. I have played golf with many married men and women whose spouses seem…
The iPhone needs a better name
The device in my pocket is called an iPhone, but I’m starting to believe that this is the worst name possible for it. At one time, the primary function of…
I can teach you how to sleep
TIME magazine reports that “the business of helping people get a good night’s rest is likely to remain what it is: A fast-growing sector in an otherwise slow-moving economy.” In…
When choosing a gravestone, why not get creative?
Actor Leslie Nielson’s tombstone is a park bench which engraved with his trademark quote: Sit down whenever you can. In 2002 interview regarding his film “Men with Brooms” (which centered…
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