Author challenges

What’s next?

 “He jumped on his horse and galloped off in all directions at once.”

Does that sound familiar? Writers recognize that scenario as being part of their lives – trying to chase too many projects and priorities competing for attention – new ideas to develop, writing, editing, marketing and promotion, events and business development activities,...

Writing is hard. Selling is harder!

I need your help

Every writer I know loves the compliments and congratulations on having successfully completed the writing of any book, but we all hate the follow-up question, “How are sales?” The thrill of accomplishment is rapidly diminished by the reminder that sales are disappointing. We may fumble through an answer...

Creating Suspense �

For exciting page-turners

In a previous Author Update, I commented on my recent attendance at Bouchercon-2023 in San Diego and noted the particular highlight for me of the opportunity to meet David Baldacci and listen to his comments. He�s recognized as a world-class storyteller with dozens of best-selling thriller and suspense novels, so I...

Author Update #2023-19 �

Back to school!

With Labour Day approaching we must be nearing the end of another summer, then it�s back to school and back to work. I hope you enjoy the remaining restful and relaxing lazy days by the pool, on the beach, or under a shady tree, reading a good book! I�m trying...

Author Update �

Only $0.99 for all my books!

Special summer reading prices @ $0.99 for E-book editions of all my books! Ending soon, so buy now, read later. Three novels and two business books @ only $0.99. Available NOW at online bookstores everywhere.  

In other news:

I�m very happy to report that I recently had a...

A few good stories.�Even if they�re short!�

Many of the original crime fiction detective stories, mystery and suspense, were delivered as short stories, often published in popular newspapers of the day or in specialty mystery magazines like Ellery Queen or Alfred Hitchcock Mysteries, or in collections like The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. They�re still worth reading. Other...