Many part time writers can tell you how difficult it is to set time aside to practice their craft. And many times before have I stated I’m not a real writer. So not being a real writer, combined with working…
Future Travel Note: Return to Milan
Hello readers, I’m just noting another top city I’d like to go back to on my next trip to Italy: Milan. Many years have gone by since I last visited the grand Duke of a city in the north. And…
Formulating in February 2017
Five years ago, I moved to Rome temporarily and ended up, somehow, sitting at my computer and punching out the majority of what turned out to be the rough draft of my first novel THE LOVE FOOL. It was a…
Update: THE LOVE FOOL
Greetings, future readers of The Love Fool (A Rome-antic Comedy)! I’m sure, like me, you are all dying to get your hands on THE LOVE FOOL. But in a world of instant gratification, some things are worth the classic wait….
Writing While I Wait
Hello fellow readers! As I continue to wait for the production schedule and release date for THE LOVE FOOL, I have been working my creative wheels on my next ideas. I’ve been writing here and there, trying to pick up…
Future Travel Note: Napoli
As I wait for news on the publishing date for THE LOVE FOOL – and thank you all for your patience on that – I’ve decided to dig into some old research. I’ve been looking at other story ideas and…
THE LOVE FOOL Returns To Rome
As many of you may know, I started writing THE LOVE FOOL when living in Rome a few years ago. On this past trip to Italy, I went back to visit some key spots that inspired me, and incorporated into…
New Writing
Hello fellow readers! As I wait for THE LOVE FOOL to reach its pre-order goal (deadline is Sept 23), I finally have begun writing a new story. And I’ve decided that this new tale will be presented in a short…
Five Books For The Male Reader
I’m not one for sitting in the sun. For me, summer is just another season, but one that has longer days to allow for longer walks… and ice cream. But I’m always finding shade. And, I’m notoriously known for loving…
Pre-Order THE LOVE FOOL
Hello interested readers! Many have been asking me “What’s going on with the book?” and “When do we get to read it?” Well, as many of you may know, I have been working hard on getting the work polished to…
Wind Up and the Pitch
I’m officially pitching my manuscript. Yes, I’ve crossed that threshold! I’ve made a lot of progress with the editing. A lot of rewriting of scenes and situations. Giving the reader a clearer understanding of consequences, reactions, and outcomes. Making sure…
Making Progress
Hello readers! I just wanted to update you on my edit process. I have officially hit the midway point in the novel. Reached the arc of the story. And took a little break to process what I’ve done thus far and…