A couple of weeks ago I participated in the Books on the Nightstand Retreat, which I’ve written about previously. Nine authors came together with about one hundred readers to talk…
On Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting my new editor for the first time. About a week ago I accepted an offer from Saint Martin’s Press to publish my…
After spending the night on my sister-in-law’s air mattress, I thought I’d be a nice guy and deflate the thing. After battling with the air pump to no avail, I…
Jennifer Weiner recently called for the hosts of the various late night programs to address the absence of female writers on their staff. While I am in favor of increasing…
I am a person who desires little and places little value on material possessions. I purposefully avoid all designer labels with the exception of shoes (I have yet to find…
I am always in favor of having a party, but this is quite possibly the stupidest celebration that I have ever seen. Ask your doctor to place the results of…
My friend, Scott, is an excellent golfer. He hits the links about three times a year, uses the same driver from ninth grade and is quite capable of shooting under…
Ever think that your feminine hygiene product could use a little more pizazz? Kotex did, and that’s why they are sponsoring a design contest that allows you to “Make your…
Last week, this section of my local grocery store displayed the bestselling fiction and nonfiction of the week. It has been replaced by a display of gift cards for places…
My sister is hardcore. My sister was hit by a car in 2005 while trying to run across the highway at night. Thrown fifty feet through the air, the only…