I have gotten two rejections. I’m pretty psyched. One was more personal, one was more “form letter” type. I think this is totally to be expected, and now that I’m experiencing it, it’s not as bad as I had feared. I was pretty freaked out...
—***— The bombers. Still the dissonance rings in my ears like Anglican church bells in my neighbourhood full of Muslim immigrants. They were boys, sweet and dear and polite, and they got haircuts in my shop every three weeks for the full six months they...
Hey y’all. This weekend I send out my “pitch” – ~200 words that have to get your blood boiling, your interest piqued and your wallet out! I’d love to get a poll of your opinions: which of the following three pitches would make you want to...
Here’s an idea, for all my thirty- and forty-something friends out there. Get long term care (LTC) insurance. You think I’m nuts? You think it’s a weird thing? I’m watching family and friends needing long term care right now, fighting systems,...
“What did you find?” asked my boss, who I called Pastey, for being as white as cod and half as interesting. His real name was Leslie, or ‘Les. I found that quite fitting as well. Pretty much what we expected. The warehouse is full of arms, and...
You may have noticed I’ve been blog silent for a few months. I was finishing… This. My novel. It’s ready for agenting, and I’m gearing up for that. I’d love to hear your comments on these first few pages. SPY ACT. Act One. Ash...
