On being young and in love
See, there was this girl…. That’s a really bad way to start a blog entry, especially when you’ve been happily married for nearly twenty years. But I’m thinking Veronica will understand (let’s hope!!!) since I’m…
Category: Writing
An Interview with Jackie Trippier Holt
A couple of months ago I read a fantastically interesting novel called Annie, the Doll, its Thief, And Her Lover by Jackie Trippier Holt. The book follows the return of Kate to the industrial north of…
Book Review: Septic Zombie by Aquila Robinson
I want to tell you about a book I read today which amazed and delighted me. It was brought to my attention by Jeremy Robinson, the insanely prolific author of the Antarktos saga and a whole…
Building the habit of writing
Back in the day, some years ago, I used to routinely write in my blog, as well as essays for various internet websites like AlterNet, Common Dreams, Antiwar.com and others. But long before that ……
Insurgent (Episode 2) is now available
Insurgent (Episode 2) is now available! I wanted to extend my thanks to the beta readers who helped me out in making it a better story! I’m busy finishing up episode 3 right now, expect…
Prayer at Rumayla temporarily free at Barnes & Noble
For a brief time, Prayer at Rumayla, my first novel, is available for free from Barnes & Noble. Check it out here. I’d like to have it be free on Amazon as well! You can…
First review of Episode 1 now in
Happy to see the first review of Episode 1 is now in! Head on over to Amazon.co.uk to check it out at http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R34JTLWPOWTYC5 “As soon as Episode 2 is available I shall be buying it”…
Insurgent Episode 2 now with beta readers
Episode 2 is now with the beta readers, and i’m awaiting feedback. It weighs in at 40,000 words, about twice as long as Episode 1, and focuses primarily on Valerie Murphy and the machinations between…
Uploaded episode 1
Episode 1 of Insurgent has been uploaded at Amazon and Barnes and Noble and should be available within 24-48 hours! I’ll post links soon as it appears.
Insurgent Episode 1 back from the editor
So, Episode 1 of Insurgent is back from the editor, and I’ve received a lot of detailed and excellent feedback from beta readers. Working through the changes now, and I expect to release it for…