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Tag Archives: books
Five Debut Novels Worth Sampling
I’ve been putting together a reading list of recently published debut novels that have been making a splash in the …
Following the Yellow Brick Road to Publishing
So far I’ve heard from nine publishing houses, all complimentary, all passing on my novel. Highlight the word “complimentary.” I …
Within the White Hot Flow of Writing
That’s where I am. Where I love to be. I began a new novel almost as soon as I finished …
Shogun VS. Lincoln in the Bardo
I have two books on my nightstand, Shogun by James Clavell and Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. Both …
Stepping Barefoot into Reality with D.T. Suzuki
I love this photo of the Zen sage D.T Suzuki. He was one of my first “gurus” if I, or …
“Writings from Wild Soul”
The first blogger I ever followed and the first to follow me back was Wendy Sarno. What drew me at …
A Balm to Calm the Troubled Mind
In these seemingly dark and troubling times, I’m finding that reflecting on the following words of wisdom to be a …
For Love of Chaos – My Viking Binge, Trump, & Wrecking-Ball Politics
Since becoming the full-time nanny for my little granddaughter, my reading tastes have taken a decisive darker turn. Instead of …
Sexy, Smart, Sweet, & Soulful
Finally! I found what I was looking for when I wrote the post Speaking of Erotica, a “steamy love story …
