That’s probably true for most things. The Little-Known Groundhog Day Cactus. Apparently, there are three types of holiday cacti: the Thanksgiving Cactus (which blooms October to November), the Christmas Cactus (which blooms November to January), and the Easter Cactus (which blooms “around” Easter). Surprisingly, despite their names, holiday cacti aren’t true cacti. They are epiphytic […]
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Why Does the TBR Stack Never Shrink?
Tallying the Books I Read in 2024 I didn’t reach my goal, but I am hardly disappointed. Most (if not all) writers will tell you that you need to read in order to write—or, more specifically, to write well. The general advice is to read deeply within whatever genre(s) you write but also to read […]
WRITERS & THEIR GOALS
It’s a love-hate relationship, isn’t it? The Fatigue is Real I have to admit that I hate setting goals. To me, they are a necessary evil that propel me forward (or sometimes drag me kicking and screaming) and enable me get s#*t done. Upfront, let me say I’m no expert on goals—setting them, sticking to them, […]
To be (on a podcast) or not to be . . .
That is the question facing a lot of authors these days. Bouchercon 2024 This year, Bouchercon 2024 was held in Nashville, TN. For those who have never been, Bouchercon (more formally known as the Anthony Boucher Memorial World Mystery Convention) is an annual event for fans and creators of mystery and crime fiction. Each year, […]
A Fresh Start
New Series, New Genre, and a New Newsletter New Series I had this idea for a story . . . Like most authors, my new book began years ago with a vague idea for a story. This particular tale would be set in St. Augustine, Florida, not far from where I live. It would feature […]
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