The view from abroad…

This is a blog about writing. It is not about politics and I don’t intend for it ever to become one. However,this is a blog about politics and this is a piece I wrote for it. If you’re interested, drop by. If not, that’s cool too.I hope you’re...

Author Photo

I don’t really know much about how the whole author photo works, but I’m assuming that someday my editor or someone at Putnam is going to ask me for one (or maybe even some to choose from). I’m very lucky in that I’m married to a professional...

The Orlando Bloom Spike

My friend Janette Rallison discovered by accident that mentioning Orlando Bloom on her blog spiked the number of hits she got to all time highs. Now I would never mention Orlando Bloom just to raise my hits. I wouldn’t mention Orlando Bloom two or three times or...

GETTING THE GIRL by Susan Juby

Yes, it’s true, I dive into every new Susan Juby book knowing I’ll love it, but this can work against a reader too. I end up with high expectations for the writers you love! This book is so hilarious. I read it all in one day too, only taking a short break...