The Handlebars of Kwajalein Atoll
Just got back from Kwaj. It was my first trip. Kwajalein Atoll is in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and is only about 9 degrees north of the equator. Kwajalein Island is the largest island of the atoll. There are only a few cars/trucks; since it’s only six miles around the perimeter and there…Read More
Copperfield’s Books in Houston
I first went to Copperfield’s in 1998 and loved it. Tons of books. Well organized. Cozy. Coffee bar. It smells of books. Most of my sales are ebooks. I get it. Probably half of my reading time is with ebooks. The convenience is unsurpassed – at least until books can be projected on my Args….Read More
Boots, Shoes & Fashion
When publicist Ben Cameron told me that he had an interview set up with Linda Hobden (@LindaHobden) of Boots, Shoes & Fashion fame, I was skeptical. While I routinely wear boots or shoes, no one has even associated me with fashion. Perhaps she thought I was someone else? No, Ben assured me, Linda is quite…Read More
SPARK News
This Saturday, March 18th, I’ll be appearing at Third Planet Sci-Fi Superstore in Houston. I’ll be there from 1-4 PM to talk about the series, sign books, and generally nerd out with other sci-fi fans. They are located at 2718 Southwest Freeway. Check out their Facebook page and show them (and me) some love. First…Read More
Book Review: Rainbows End by Vernor Vine
I picked up Vinge’s book because it won a Hugo. It was time well spent. Rainbows End tells a compelling story in a world filled with advanced technology. It is a story about a man who lost everything due to Alzheimer’s disease, and he gets a chance to reclaim his life in a world where…Read More
Upping My Game
It’s publicity time for the new book, Fire. My former publisher had me connected with a publicist who was good at getting me on podcasts that had seven views. Seriously. He booked me onto an 8 minute podcast with a 15-year-old girl who ate potato chips and griped about her little brother. (Thankfully, it never…Read More
My Problem with Typos
Sometimes my mind goes faster than my fingers can type as I write. Typos ensue. Mostly I catch them in early drafts but sometimes I introduce new ones during revisions. Even with beta readers and professional editors/proofreaders, some slip by and make it into the published version of the book. I was on a deadline…Read More
Tired of Fatigue
I have a couple of clients who are struggling with fatigue in their workforce. The labor market is tight and both are trying to staff up to deal with it while simultaneously working their current employees harder than ever. Let’s take a look at fatigue. Fatigue is a common feeling that we all experience at…Read More
Book Review: The Yiddish Policeman’s Union by Michael Chabon
Chabon is a master. His descriptions give you a sense of setting and characters so well that I feel I would recognize the book’s primary cast if I met them on the street. He makes you care deeply about them even when you disagree with their actions and life choices. The first Chabon I read…Read More
Ready, Aim, Fire!
When it became apparent that Fire wasn’t going to make it out in time for Thanksgiving, I set my sights on December 17th as a nod to the Wright Brothers and their first flight. Yesterday, I got my first copy and decided not to wait. After all, I would just be depriving you of six additional…Read More