Watching the inauguration yesterday was inspiring. I was looking forward to President Obama’s speech, but I was unprepared for how deeply affected I was by some of the other parts of the program, including Myrlie Evers-Williams’ invocationand Richard Blanco’s poem,...
Today on Dead Guy, I’m talking about five aspects of 2012 that I’ll always remember. Have a safe and happy new year, all. If you drink, please give your car keys to someone who doesn’t. Thank you.
On October 21, 31 year-old dentist Savita Halappanavar went to University Hospital Galway in Ireland. She was 17 weeks pregnant, and was experiencing severe back pain. She and her husband were told that she was miscarrying, and she (and her child) died of septicemia a...
Today on Dead Guy, I’m sharing four stories I’ve encountered recently that have restored and heightened my faith in the human spirit. I’d be grateful if you’d take a look at this one…thank you.
If you’re reading this post on Friday morning, I’m either winging my way to or already happily ensconced at Bouchercon in Cleveland, where authors, readers, librarians, publishers, and all who support bringing great stories to readers gather to celebrate books. That...