Category: Books
“I Cheerfully Refuse” to Fulfill this Author’s Intention
An unexpected find inside a dystopian novel Read More …
What Makes a Strong Opening Chapter?
Three very different novels all draw in this reader with a distinctive opening Read More …
Meant to Be: Cheering on Hound from 35,000 Feet
Crossing an ocean, by boat or by airplane, definitely provides perspective Read More …
How Do We Shelve Our Favorite Books?
Reshelving favorite books sparks thoughts about how to best organize them. Read More …
Hound Starts Her Third Transatlantic
Waving goodbye to my second favorite boat Read More …
Book Review: Little Great Island
An island novel I wish I’d written Read More …
Official Announcement: My Next Book
The Heart of Hound will be out in the fall of 2025! Read More …
The Unique Joy of a Well-Designed Book
So much more than how-to Read More …
Ebook Update: Now You Can Support Your Local Indie
Buy ebooks and support the local bookstore of your choice! Read More …
Stepping Out on My Fiction—Again
Why does writing books take me so long? Read More …