A new one just begun. We put such faith in the start of a new year. We count on new beginnings, on making changes, on hope. It’s a funny old tradition, celebrating the New Year, but makes sense, right? At least according to the calendar, it’s a brand-new start. Really, though, every day is aContinueContinue reading “Another Year Over”
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Books, readers, life, joy
I can’t say enough about readers. I had another book signing yesterday (with Autumn Jordon) at the Barnes and Noble at the Lehigh Valley Mall. The people who came up to our table were entertaining, gracious, funny, interesting, respectful, just absolutely wonderful. It has been the same everywhere we (or she or I–depending on whetherContinueContinue reading “Books, readers, life, joy”
Conundrum, anyone?
First off, I stand by my use of the word conundrum. Merriam Webster lists the meaning for this word as: (noun) an intricate and difficult problem. And, for me only perhaps, the following is just that. As an author, it’s sometimes hard to gain credibility. To become known, seen, heard, even. Often, I see authors aboutContinueContinue reading “Conundrum, anyone?”
A time for contemplation
That picture above? It clearly shows my mood. Of course, the dog’s thoughts might not be contemplative, but more about his next meal. Who knows? But let me get on with what I’m meaning to say. The nights have been quite cool around here for a couple weeks. The forecast calls for more in theContinueContinue reading “A time for contemplation”
Pirates and Thieves
We, as writers, have it tough enough. Depending on the writing we do, we work for hours, days, even years to bring to light a single article, screenplay, book. Only to have them stolen by piracy sites like LibGen and others. And now of course, Mark Zuckerberg (for Meta), is the most recent subject ofContinueContinue reading “Pirates and Thieves”
Girls, Girls, Girls
Okay, I know that title got someone’s attention. More than Old Ladies, Old Ladies, Old Ladies might have at any rate. This past weekend was a “girls’ weekend” with my cousins. None of us are spring chickens. We all called ourselves old ladies multiple times during conversations. Sometimes bemoaning certain facts of our age, sometimesContinueContinue reading “Girls, Girls, Girls”
B is for Brave
We all know brave when we see it. The firefighter rushing into a burning building. The bystander pulling the injured from a battered car before it ignites. A soldier facing the uncertainties of battle. Voices speaking up for what is right. The list goes on. There are many deserved accolades for the brave heroes inContinueContinue reading “B is for Brave”
Challenge accepted!
Recently, my post regarding the interview with Karen Katchur was liked by, among others, an author named Elske Howeler. I went over and looked at some of her blogs and was quite intrigued by a task she had assigned herself, writing a blog a day using the letters of the alphabet, in order. I commentedContinueContinue reading “Challenge accepted!”
I’d Like My Crayons Back Episode 4 – Author Karen Katchur
I had a wonderful afternoon interviewing crime thriller author, Karen Katchur, and am posting a YouTube link to her interview below. I originally interviewed her on my blog back when her first book came out in 2015. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/WQ25TwTqJkM?si=UIP_I3TdHB_XToYL Karen is the author of two women’s fiction/mysteries set in the Pocono area, The Secrets ofContinueContinue reading “I’d Like My Crayons Back Episode 4 – Author Karen Katchur”
I’d Like My Crayons Back
“Everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten. Then when you hit puberty, they take the crayons away… I’d like my crayons back, please.” Hugh MacLeod – Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity Last year (and after being a guest on several video podcasts myself), I decided IContinueContinue reading “I’d Like My Crayons Back”
robin maderich - write-brained scribbler and crafter-on-the-loose 