Flash Fiction Challenge

I read fiction. I don’t write it. That said, I was compelled to write the piece below in response to a call from Flash Fiction Friday because it benefits two fantastic causes and also because Fiona Johnson is an admirable writer and is celebrating her birthday...

Libraries Matter

Today’s Dead Guy post is about libraries, and why they matter to us all. This is a subject near and dear, and I’d be grateful for any comments!

Why We Buy Books

This week’s post at Hey, There’s a Dead Guy in the Living Room looks at what makes readers pick up books by new authors. What have I missed?

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

I’ve made a few changes to the blog, and wanted to get your reaction to them because, well, the whole point here is that this stuff is enjoyable to read…and I think format has a lot to do with that.First, because the ever-wise Lawrence Block pointed out that...

Corporate Media 101

Disclaimer: The Young Turks is a client of the PR agency for which I work. So I’m writing here about a client. They have neither asked me to do so nor are they paying me to do so. What follows is my honest—if unrepentant—personal opinion.I’ve been working with and...

To Speak or Not to Speak

My post over on Hey, There’s a Dead Guy in the Living Room today is about when to speak your mind, and when it’s better to just shaddup.In other news, I’m way behind on a bunch of book reviews that I am anxious to share. Hoping to get some of those...