It's been said that thriller and horror authors are the nicest people on the planet because they get all of their angst out in their …
Archives for September 2011
Dodging the Blues by Letting Things Slide
Last week I interviewed Katrina Leupp, an up-and-coming sociologist and researcher at the University of Washington, on behalf of …
Writers’ Gains from Whole Grains
White bread and noodles and chips, OH MY! Don't worry. I'm not suggesting that you fear these foods as Dorothy feared wild animals. But …
The Upside of Downtime
I'm lying beside-the-pool lounge-chair style on my sofa with my laptop propped up on a pillow. The breeze outside speaks of soon-coming …
Interact in Moderation: How Commingling Breeds Success
When I completed my first novel, I called my mother, somewhat farklempt. "Take a nap," she said. "You just birthed a novel." 'Creativity' …