Dec 11, 2017 | On Writing
Starting a new novel is like planning a war campaign. Strategy is everything, and in those early days of testing characters and settings and plot lines, it’s best to go in quietly, fully armed, surprising the elements of your story into submission. At least until you...
Nov 24, 2014 | On Writing
“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of the season, I’d like to give thanks to books, my friends old and new. Here are the top ten writings for...
Nov 21, 2014 | On K-9s, On Writing
Telling stories and selling stories—as a writer, editor, and agent—that’s how I spend my days. And most nights, truth be told. I’m one of the lucky ones. I truly love my work—and would do it whether I got paid or not. (Which is just as well, since not getting paid is...
