by mike | Dec 5, 2019 | Adventure fantasy, Aging, Books, Fantasy, Life, Mystery Novels, Psychological Thrillers, Uncategorized, Writing |
Since first presenting this post in 2016, I’ve read a heck of a lot more books just for fun. As one of my fridge magnets says, “Yaay Books!” Like most Americans these days, I worked full-time into my late sixties. During all my adult years I probably could have made...
by mike | Nov 25, 2019 | Books, California, Fantasy, Life, Romance, Uncategorized, Writing |
In addition to Thanksgiving, this week is notable for two special anniversaries. Twenty-nine years ago, on November 26th, I met Jacqueline for the first time. Seven years later, on November 29th, she became my bride. I’ve been blessed to have this remarkable woman in...
by mike | Nov 21, 2019 | Books, Editing, Historical Novels, Native Americans, Publishing, Thrillers, Uncategorized, Writing |
Don’t we just love those readers who didn’t “get it” when they read our books? I first presented this post in 2016. A rather recent rancid review prompted me to write this post. Sure, most writers are sensitive to criticism; I was like that too, back in the day. But...
by mike | Nov 14, 2019 | Books, Editing, Films About Writers, Movies, Publishing, Research, Thrillers, Uncategorized |
This fine film focuses on an interesting—if misunderstood—profession. I first wrote about it in 2016. The Ghost Writer, a 2010 political drama directed by Roman Polanski, stars a young Obi-Wan Kenobi (wait, I mean Ewan McGregor) as “The Ghost.” He is never referred to...
by mike | Nov 7, 2019 | Books, Movies, Psychological Thrillers, Thrillers, Uncategorized |
I get the willies just thinking about some of the psychos created by author Thomas Harris. This post first ran in 2016. Most people think of Anthony Hopkins when they hear the name Hannibal Lecter, and rightfully so. Hopkins won an Academy Award for portraying the...
by mike | Oct 24, 2019 | Books, Editing, Publishing, Uncategorized, Writing |
November is nearly upon us, and for writers that means NaNoWriMo—or, how many words can you write TODAY, or THIS WEEK, or THIS MONTH? The point I attempt to hammer home to all writers, novice and otherwise, remains valid in any month or year, and is contained in the...
