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Monthly Archives: June 2011
A Little Help Goes A Long Way
I imagine some out there think the writing life is simple and fun. The writer gets an idea for a story and pounds away until the story is down on real or virtual paper. Then the story is shared with … Continue reading
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The Troubles in Northern Ireland – Part 3
Are Irish Storm Clouds Brewing? Reuters video courtesy of: TheYoungTurksTC Most people think of Ireland as being green, but many others know how red flowed so freely not so long ago. Historically, Ireland has been shafted, shat upon, raped and … Continue reading
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Father Goose and Boarding School
Watching “Father Goose” last night I couldn’t help but think of the early years when I was in Irish boarding school; the rule of conformity where you’re supposed to do what you’re told without question, the quirky relationships, the uniforms. … Continue reading
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Getting the Word Out – Postcards
At the recent Phoenix Comicon I had the pleasure of attending several writing panel discussions. One in particular made me smile broadly when the subject of postcards came up. Gini Koch, author of several books including “Alien in the Family” … Continue reading
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Leonard Nimoy Inspires
At the Phoenix Comicon 2011 I was fortunate enough to get to sit in with Leonard Nimoy. I was unsure what he was going to talk about but it really didn’t matter. Just a little while earlier I had the … Continue reading
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To Build a Platform or Not?
For the past year or more I’ve been trying desperately to learn everything I need to not just get my book published but to ensure it’s a success. Last year at a workshop I found myself surrounded by would-by authors … Continue reading
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