Blog Posts

  • Upcoming Author Reading

    I’ll be reading from my work in progress, The Double Crossing, historical fiction for ages ten to fourteen. The story tells of a Jewish boy and girl escaping HItler’s Germany in 1939. They board the ship St. Louis, headed for Cuba, where they become friends, encounter and foil a spy plot, and ultimately are not… Read more

  • Literary Rambles

    This is a great website for information about literary agents who represent children’s authors. Natalie interviews agents and there are usually agent query critique giveaways offered. I just discovered it and subscribed. Highly recommended for all you aspiring writers of books for kids of all ages. Read more

  • Desert Palm Press Author Reading Series

    Sorry for the late notice on this one. My publisher, Desert Palm Press, is helping to sponsor readings by their authors. The first of the series is today. To view the reading, go to: https://www.facebook.com/DesertPalmPress. I will be reading from The Weaver’s Daughter, along with several other authors, on April 24th. Read more

  • About Revision

    I imagine some writers don’t have to revise their books much. Stephen King comes to mind. I just read a book of his with a time travel theme (11-22-63) that was over 800 pages. I can’t imagine revising all those pages. But for me, revision is an essential part of my writing process. And I… Read more

  • Desert Palm Press Authors Read

    On April 17th and 18th at 3:00 pm EST, noon on the west coast, authors published by Desert Palm Press will read from and discuss our works. I’ll be reading on Sunday the 18th, the last reader in the program, from The Weaver’s Daughter. There will also be prizes – autographed books, e-books, audiobooks, and… Read more

  • Podcast of KSQD roundtable

    The author roundtable on KSQD’s Talk of the Bay yesterday, in which I discuss my writing with two other local authors, is still available. The podcast can be accessed at: https://ksqd.org/the-writing-life-local-writers-talk-shop/ Read more