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The calm before the storm »

Nothing Sells by Itself — Including a Masterpiece »

In Steve Weber's Plug Your Book!, he includes a relevant quote from bestse

Hole in one! »

Actively Disengaged »

I really should have titled this "What I've Read on My Summer Vacation," but actively disengaged fits so well.

A neighbour revived, the prodigal parcel and a Maloney review »

Master of Ceremonies: a True Story of Love, Murder, Roller Skates, and Murder Diary, Day 1, 8-25-08 »

Master of Ceremonies: a True Story of Love, Murder, Roller Skates, and Murder Diary, Day 1, 8-25-08

new book on the shelves »

Finally, I can stop holding my breath!

An unexpected smile and the s*** lorry »

Just Go! To the BP Travel Writers Conference »

Many thanks to the great people at the Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference!

how to write when you don't have time to write »

Hey Seattle-area writers!

Errant thoughts du jour »

1. Yesterday, when no one was watching, Mom ate part of a letter my sister wrote to her. Alzheimer’s is sad—but also funny. So: ha ha.

On my visit to Acres of Books... »

 I visited an old friend this weekend, probably for the last time.

Artsy recommendations and other stuff du jour »

1. Arts & Entertainment-Related Recommendations, Comments and Caveats du Jour:

Birds, Maloney review and a touch of pink »

SEX SELLS »

The BIG international news of the day is that Kafka looked at porn. This eclipses the news about  possible new manuscripts and illustrations from his own hand.

Blood tests, Thorn Take 3 and Bonekickers »

The Route of the Conquistadors—Buddy Levy’s first blog »

In writing narrative adventure history, one of elements of research that is important to me is what I call "immersion research" (for lack of a formal nomenclature to describe it).

Blah, Blah, Blog »

I haven't been as diligent about blogging here as I should.  However, I've been blogging just about everywhere else (not that I don't love my RedRoom space...I've simply spread myself a little thi

What have you done with my work!?! Oh...oh, yeah, that's fine, actually. »

David Anthony Durham just announced that his Acacia series has been optioned to Relativity Medi

Living The Questions »

The semester had just started, a brilliant blue day in early September.  I sat on a bench underneath the beauty of the maples, their gold-green leaves turning a blazing red.  I should have been in c

Reward Yourself! »

I don't know about you, but I'm a great believer in rewarding myself for major accomplishments, such as writing books, finding the same person fascinating after 20 years, having a MAJOR birthday, e

I'm published in Brazil. And looking for women for a survey. »

Imagine my surprise yesterday to get a package from my publisher containing two copies of the Brazilian co-edition of

Recent Happenings »

Life can only be described as having gone from hectic to frantic.

Comic-Con is coming up »

With something like 112,000 attendees, Comic-Con International: San Diego is far and away the biggest explosion of pop culture in the United States.

Are you ready for the next step in your evolution as a writer? »

Psst...

Nothing To Do With Literature, But Funny Nonetheless »

I know this has nothing to do with writing, but I thought it was funny and wanted to share. Back to more serious writerly stuff tomorrow. 

Summer Reading Part Two »

Here is my summer reading list. It's a hodgepodge of books with something for everyone.

Whatever Happened to the "Paperless Society?" »

I don't own a Kindle Reader and I don't know anyone who does. Being a hands-on person, I would miss the tactile quality of a real book. Wouldn't you?

Summer Reading  »

So I thought it would be nice to list a few of my favorite books to read for the summer.

Its... a Scavenger Hunt!  »

It's a Scavenger Hunt! Win a gift basket of four of my parenting/teen books, or just play for fun. Tantalize your brain and learn more about me than you ever wanted to know!

Midlist Writer: My Virtual Book Tour »

  Today I am blogging over at Midlist Writer.

Crystal Ball »

In yesterday's WaPost, Jonathan Karp postulates that we are living in the age of the disposable book, and sees a future in which only truly novel novels will flourish.

Fast, cheap and dirty »

   In summer, I like my reading fast and cheap and dirty. Do my own books fit the bill?

What Else Is New »

Just heard from my agent: a publisher she recently sent my latest children's picture book to, has just turned it down. Crap!

PODCASTING, PROMOS, POTIONS & PET PROJECTS »

I'm jealous of my time.  Most authors feel the same way. Anything that takes away from creating that work-in-progress feeds my nervous tic.

But Enough About Me... »

I think I'm through with author book signings and readings at bookstores. The idea sounds great, but the reality is somewhere between depressing and horrifying.

An ingenious intelligence »

My recent blogs have concerned ingenious solutions: Naomi Bock's brilliant essays about the f

Weekend in Paradise »

Please enjoy this photo of Crested Butte, Colorado, from Theresa Rizzo, a good friend and wonderful writer.

Welcome to the Real World »

So about a week ago I attended my very first book signing.

Oh, Canada! »

I need to get something off my chest. I'm all for Canadian pride, but Canadian Idol is an absolute embarrassment.