Monthly Archives: June 2008

I am back from vacation. Things are really busy, so I wont’ be making a full post until tomorrow or later in the week. So much to do now. However, I am rested and renewed. I was livin’. I was … Continue reading →

This isn’t a piece of advice, and it’s not a writer’s how-to. It’s simply a short list of points that I follow in order to keep myself from plunging into the pool of despair that I feel when I assess … Continue reading →

My work on Carapace continues, and as you know by now, I describe my longer manuscript projects other than in vague terms. You probably have written me off for this reason as a friend (that charlatan Cesar, I hate him … Continue reading →

It’s a little trite to write about Ira Glass. I my twenties I was in love with the radio producer’s quirky voice and of course, the amazing story-telling skills of his show “This American Life.”  Since then, he’s hit the … Continue reading →

Hmm let’s see. I am still working through my list of things to do before my vacation. Time is in short supply. However, “Hybridae” will go out to my readers no later than Thursday. In the meantime, I am thrilled … Continue reading →

On Saturday I went out for that much-hyped long run. The goal was a heart-engorging 10 miles. I was well rested, packing gels and ready to roll. Halfway into the run (and about 4 miles from my house), I patted … Continue reading →

From Barrel of Monkeys’ “Celebration of Authors, 2008.” YOU MISSED IT!