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Some of these articles appeal to writers, some to readers, and some are just random thoughts. If you’d like, you can search the Archive below for any of those categories.
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Serial Returners
Retailers will start flagging products that are frequently returned. So . . . can we do the same thing to PEOPLE who frequently return stuff?
Celebrating Success
Why is it that some people - including me, and maybe you - have such a hard time celebrating a victory?
Wait. You didn’t LOVE it?
Have you ever been stunned when a book that you adore is given a thumbs-down by others? Why do we take that so personally?
The Wrong Path
A cheesy Thought-A-Day calendar excerpt turns out to be remarkably profound—and could make a big difference in your life.
Book Signings: The Highs and The Lows
It seems exciting, but, in real life, a book signing event can be a disaster—unless you follow a couple of these suggestions.
Re-reading a book
We’ll happily re-watch movies we’ve seen many times—but how many of us re-read books we loved? What’s the diff?
Bob Dylan doesn’t suck
It’s not unusual to hear someone say that something (or someone) sucks. But there’s a better way to word it and still express yourself.
The Selfish James Bond
I’m obviously a fan of spy thrillers—I write them, for crying out loud. But after loving the 007 franchise for decades, I’m a bit put out by the latest film.
What Took You So Long?
I’ve written some books in as little as three months. This one took more than ten years. Hey, it happens.
Why I Use Pen Names
It’s confusing if you do—but it’s also confusing if you don’t. This is why I do it.